Birman

Breed of domestic cat with medium-length fur, possibly originating in the temples of Burma. Similar to a Colourpoint Longhair or Himalayan cat, the Birman has shorter hair, legs with a longer body. In Britain, the Blue-point variety's fur is beige-gold with blue-grey points (dark face, tail, and legs), with white paws; the US standard calls for bluish-white fur and deep blue points. It has brilliant blue eyes. There are several other varieties.

Birmans were recognized as a breed in France in 1925 and in the USA in 1926.