Since the Birman is 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. The unique white color of the feet and up the back of the hind legs are probably what draw the most, Birmans are often referred to as "middle of the road" cats.
The Differences Between Ragdoll & Birman Cats
There are a number of significant differences between the Birman and Ragdoll breeds of domestic cat. The differences extend to their origin, nature and telltale signs of the breed.
The Birman can trace its lineage back to Southeast Asia, and as a breed it comes with its own legend---the legend of the sacred cats of Burma. Introduced into Europe in 1916, it was recognized by the Federation Internationale Feline in France in 1925. France became accepted as the home of this breed, despite it not being indigenous to the country, and despite the breed facing extinction after the Second World War, with only one breeding pair remaining alive. Now, all Birmans in the world today are considered to be descended from that single breeding pair.
The Ragdoll, by comparison, is a relatively new breed and entirely the result of human breeding. It is also American through and through---the first Ragdolls were bred in the 1960s in California, by Anne Baker, from cats she owned and some free-roaming cats.
Both Ragdolls and Birmans are semi-longhaired breeds, and this, along with certain coloring similarities, can lead to confusion. However, they have telltale characteristics that make them significantly different.
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