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The Birman Officer Wore a Plume That Nearly Outshone His Blue Eyes

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Pale blue eyes shine from a dark brown mask, set in a face of soft cream fur, and above it rises a helmet topped with an enormous plume of black, red and golden feathers. The Birman wears a red coat with gold embroidery, wide gold epaulettes and a dark blue sash edged in gold, and his white-gloved paws rest neatly in front. Deep green drapery fills the background. Captain Sapphire is an elegant officer, a little fluffy for the battlefield, and clearly more suited to leading parades than charging into anything.

Birmans are a long-haired breed with pointed markings, bright blue eyes and white feet that look like little gloves. They are known as sweet-tempered, social cats that enjoy company and gentle play. Their medium-long silky coat tangles less than some long-haired breeds, but weekly brushing is still a good idea, and more often during seasonal shedding. Like all pointed cats, Birman kittens are born white and the darker color appears gradually. Provide a tall cat tree, interactive toys and a calm routine, and ask your vet about diet and regular health checks for a long, comfortable life.

Plumes like these take work to keep upright, but the officer carries them well. The only enemy in sight is a sunbeam that slipped across the cushion, and a cat this refined will simply wait for it to move along on its own.

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