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Birman (medium coat)  : :  Female (spayed)  : :  Young  : :  Medium


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About Amaretto the Pretty Girl

  • Status: Adopted!
  • Adoption Fee: 125.00
  • Species: Cat
  • General Color: Cream (Mostly)
  • Color: Cream
  • Current Size: 11 Pounds
  • Potential Size: 11 Pounds
  • Current Age: 14 Years 10 Months (best estimate)
  • Microchipped: Yes
  • Declawed: No
  • Housetrained: Yes
  • Owner Experience Needed: None
  • Reaction to New People: Friendly
Amaretto and her sister Chivas came back to us after their human Mommy's unfortuante economic downturn.  Amaretto likes to lick & follow you around the house like a dog.  She also loves to chase plastic tied into knots and will roll over on her back so you can pet her belly.  So cute!
According to The Cat Fanciers' Association, the Birman cat is believed to have originated in Burma, where it was considered sacred, the companion cat of the Kittah priests. There is a legend as to how the Birmans developed the colors they are today: “Originally, the guardians of the Temple of LaoTsun were yellow-eyed white cats with long hair. The golden goddess of the temple, Tsun-Kyan-Kse, had deep blue eyes. The head priest, Mun-Ha, had as his companion a beautiful cat named Sinh. One day the temple was attacked and Mun-Ha was killed. At the moment of his death, Sinh placed his feet on his master and faced the goddess. The cat’s white fur took on a golden cast, his eyes turned as blue as the eyes of the goddess, and his face, legs and tail became the color of earth. However, his paws, where they touched the priest, remained white as a symbol of purity. All the other temple cats became similarly colored. Seven days later, Sinh died, taking the soul of Mun-Ha to paradise.” 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. The ideal Birman is a large, long stocky cat. It has long silky hair, not as thick as that of the Persian, and is of a texture that doesn’t mat. The color of the coat is light, preferably with a golden cast, as if misted with gold. The “points” - face, legs and tail - are darker, similar to the Siamese and colorpointed Persian color patterns of seal point, blue point, chocolate point and lilac point. The almost round eyes are blue, set in a strong face with heavy jaws, full chin and Roman nose with nostrils set low. The very distinctive white feet are ideally symmetrical. The gloves on the front feet, if perfect, go across in an even line, and on the back feet end in a point up the back of the leg, called laces. It is very difficult to breed a cat with four perfect white gloves. The Birman personality is marvelous - gentle, active, playful, but quiet and unobtrusive if you are busy with other things. According to www.cat-lovers-only.com, most of the members of the Birman cat breed are prone to anesthesia sensitivity. Add this to the fact that Birmans can be either A or B blood type, and this can mean trouble on the operating table. The breed is also prone to developing hairballs. Since Birmans are prone to hairballs, you may want to feed your cat a diet that is formulated to aid in hairball prevention. If he becomes lethargic and does not eat as much as he normally does, you should consult your veterinarian about treating him for hairballs. Since this breed is not as active as some other breeds, you may also need to ask your veterinarian about feeding your cat a weight control diet if he becomes overweight. While this breed is a longhair breed, it does not have a heavy coat. As long as you comb your Birman's hair once a week, you should not have a problem with the coat matting. Hairball control is another matter, and more frequent grooming can go a long way in helping with that problem. These cats are still somewhat playful, curious and affectionate, like their Siamese relatives, but are more laid back and relaxed than the Siamese, like their Persian relatives. If you are looking for a cat that isn't quite as demanding and attention seeking as some of the more affectionate breeds, but also isn't too standoffish, the Birman cat breed is a good choice.

More about Amaretto the Pretty Girl

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids

Amaretto the Pretty Girl's brother, Kitty Boo the Kitten (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Amaretto the Pretty Girl's sister, Swiper the Kitten (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Amaretto the Pretty Girl's brother, Groucho the Kitten (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Amaretto the Pretty Girl's brother, Sampson the Kitten (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Amaretto the Pretty Girl must be adopted with her sister, Chivas the Pretty Girl (adopted).

 
 

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