To keep this little fur ball happy she slept with me in my bed and this is where she sleep still. When she was a two years old we found a breeder who was willing to breed her for us. Finding a breeder with a stud who was willing to breed our cat was hard. This is a trait I have come to appreciated as I learned more about the breed and those who have dedicated their lives to them. Isis did not like being a mother.
Most people think all animals care for their young.
Some do better than others. The littlest of the kittens had very unusual coat markings. Birman kittens are born cream or white and gradually get their point colors. Tristian was born with tabby markings. I had Mr. and Mrs. Whitcomb who bred birman over for supper and to see our new additions to the family.