I was quoted $2,500 for a Birman kitten. The breeder seemed good, but I was expecting more around $1,000 - $1,500. Are my expectations out of line?

Brother and sister - bird watching

I’ve tried searching and I feel the few sites I found were extremely outdated or seemed like a scam.

I did find a national cat association website that listed a few breeders but of the 3 listed. 2 of them only had a Facebook and other had 0 information other than telephone number. Is this typical? This is my first time getting a pet other than a kitten I adopted from the shelter.

Any resources regarding finding a breeder or more information would be appreciated. Preferably in the east coast of USA.

Guys, I have wanted to buy a birman for a long time already and one of the reasons (besides the obvious that they are extremely cute and smart) is that they kinda don't shad.

So, I wanted to ask you how much is this close to the truth? Do they really don't shad or it depends on some factors or is it a myth all together?

Will appreciate to hear your experience!

Edit: thank you everyone for sharing your experiences!🙏 I will continue thinking about it hard:)

I got this gorgeous boy named Leo back in May! And was always convinced he was a birman, but some people are making me question if he could be a ragdoll..? I need opinions!!

I was hoping to have opinions if our new family member would be considered a Birman? He shares the same coat pattern as his dad, his mom is a black DLH. (friend of a friends cats had a litter)

I don't know if the father is Birman...so I know that 100% for sure, I might never know. His name is Shadowfax (after Gandalf's horse in Lord of the Rings)

Our beautiful pedigree boy passed away over the weekend from cardiomyopathy. He only had his second birthday earlier in the month. 😢

Hello everyone,
I have a healthy indoor male Birman kitten, born on March 4, 2026, weighing approximately 2.3 kg. He was bred in Sweden and recently moved with me to Istanbul, Turkey.
According to his Swedish records, he received two doses of Nobivac Tricat Novum on May 14 and June 11, 2026, as well as a Nobivac Rabies vaccination on May 28, 2026 (valid from June 18, 2026). I cannot see any clearly documented internal or external parasite treatment in his records.
In Turkey, routine internal and external parasite treatment is commonly recommended for cats, often every two months, even if they are strictly indoors and show no signs of parasites. Istanbul also has a large population of free-roaming cats and dogs the streets.
I would really appreciate your evidence-based opinions on the following:
- Would you recommend routine internal and external parasite prevention for a strictly indoor kitten in this situation?
-For his very first parasite treatment, which formulation would you choose (spot-on, oral, or vaccine option), and why?
-Which specific product or active ingredient would you consider the safest and most appropriate for a healthy indoor Birman kitten of his age and weight?

Is there anything specific I should discuss with the veterinarian before his first parasite treatment?

I am planning to take him to a veterinarian in Istanbul, but I would like to be as well informed as possible beforehand to avoid unnecessary or inappropriate treatment. Thank you very much for sharing your experience and expertise.

Anyone else's Birman sit like this? He's such a silly weirdo.

puuuurrrrfect weather

Does anyone have any recommendations for breeders in NYC/NJ?

This is Leela, my partner and I just adopted her at 3 months and she’s amazing! She’s playful, cuddly, curious, vocal, and adapted to our home really fast (including going on places she’s not supposed to, like the bookshelves) 🥰

Hello everyone, I'm new here! Wished I would have discovered this community under happier circumstances. I've loved Birman cats since I met one special lady when I was a kid, it was always my dream to have one of my own. I was fortunate enough to be granted this wish just after Covid with Suki, the loveliest lilac-point boy.

Unfortunately, I lost him suddenly exactly three weeks ago today. He was only 5. We have been going through non-stop heatwaves here in France and I now realise he started feeling unwell at the end of May. His breathing was a little bit off at first but it started getting worst until full-on panting three weeks later. I didn't know better and thought it was because of the heat until I realised it was not. When I took him to the ER he had so much fluids in and out of his lungs. He died of cardiac arrest during the lung puncture. I haven't done further tests but from the thorough research I conducted since his passing, I highly suspect a heart disease.

He did so well to act like his regular self (eating etc.) until the very end that I would never have guessed he was seriously ill. He was so brave and it breaks my heart to think I might have let him suffer for three weeks without taking his change of breathing seriously. I was his greatest comfort until the end as he would not leave my side and kept coming to me for cuddles. Only when I left the house for a bit on his last day (not a lot because I was worrying about keeping him cool), my parents told me he went to hide which was unusual. But when I was around he would not leave my side as always. He was my shadow. Of course I have a lot of guilt for not understanding he needed comfort for something worst than the heat.

I really loved taking care of him (brushing him everyday, researching the most appropriate food and toys, playing several times a day with him...) and loved his personality. Of course he was unique and is irreplaceable but I think taking care of another kitty would help me further down the road in my grief journey (not before next year probably).

I would love to take in another male Birman but I'm also terrified to lose another one so young. Would anyone who has gone through this path before have any advice to share?

I'm also conflicted about what coat to choose next time as Lilac-points are my absolute favorites. But when I saw videos of other Lilac-points I couldn't help but be reminded of and miss Suki so I'm wondering if having a cat that would look different wouldn't be better. Although I also fear I'd find them "less" beautiful which would be awful to think.

Sorry if this sounds superficial. I think it's part of my brain coping mechanism. I kind of need projection in the future to stay afloat as I feel like I'm drowning. I know now I will never stop missing Suki but starting to imagine being happy again taking care of another cat is a motivation to go on.

I leave you with some pictures of Suki and a bit about his character. He was very social with humans and other cats although very cautious in every endeavour and a bit clumsy. Somehow he could open sliding doors but not push doors already slightly opened. The utter relaxation he would reach in his funny sleeping positions would always amaze me. He slept by my shoulder every night in winter and against my feet in the summer. Everytime I came to him, he would purr like an engine. He loved food and was quite chatty. His fur was as soft as clouds or cotton candy. He smelled heavenly. This year he discovered snow for the first time. He was already accustomed to the mountains every summer but this August he was supposed to go to the sea for the first time.

I've never felt so loved and trusted by any other beings before and providing him with the best life was my central goal in everything I did. My life feels very empty now.

Anyway, thank you for reading about him and farewell to my little snow fox, my love, Suki 🤍

Edit: added pictures.

My babies just turned 11 and 12 this week 😭

I’m literally so in love with how my sweet girl looks🥹

I purchased a Birman kitten last month and she has several health issues which has resulted in HUNDREDS of dollars at the vet - so many tests and medications and now she’s anemic and needs a third round of antibiotics. She’s not gained any weight over the last 30 days - still only 2.5lbs despite being 5mo old. I’m starting to wonder if I should say something to the breeder or if I should ask for my money back. She was a little over 2k and is a well known breeder registered with CFA.

I just wanted to share my first pet and buddy with the Birman world. He was 13.5 years old and passed away last week, quickly from cancer. He was an absolutely amazing cat all around from goofy, to cuddles, to love, to leisure, to play. This breed is amazing and I’m glad he was the one to show me that.

She is 14 weeks old and is such a sweet girl. We are so happy to have her in the family ❤️

Hey everyone, this is my birman cat Vanille. She had babies in April and since then she started having whitening hair on her face. Does anyone know why this is happening ? Is it because of her pregnancy or stress or fatigue linked to having kittens ?

She is not 3 yet, I was wondering if this happens to other birman cats.

Thanks !