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Kittens
Most kittens of this breed can be viewed in any picture gallery that features photos of Birmans.
That was the one cat that gave the breed a start. From this small foundation the Birman was established in the western world. The French cat registry recognized the Birman as a separate breed in 1925. By the end of WW II, only two Birmans were left alive in Europe, and a program of outcrossing was necessary to reestablish the breed.
Most kittens of this breed can be viewed in any picture gallery that features photos of Birmans.
To view a complete gallery of pictures, just click on Pictures for easy viewing!
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The modern history of the Birman is almost as shrouded in mystery as its legendary origin. What is known for certain is that, probably around 1919, a pair of Birman cats were clandestinely shipped from Burma to France. The male cat did not survive the arduous conditions of the long voyage, but the female, Sita, did survive, and happily, was pregnant. Most kittens of this breed can be viewed in any picture gallery that features photos of Birmans.
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