Birman History
The oldest and most widely believed version of the Birman breed history is that the cat originated in Burma, where it was considered a sacred companion to temple priests.
Coming to America
The Birman arrived in the U.S. in 1959 and was registered with the Cat Fanciers Association in 1967.
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