Question: what is the difference between a birman and a himalayan?
Answer: The Birman may be mistaken for a Himalayan, but there are two distinct differences between the breeds: The Himalayan has a flat face while the Birman has a more traditionally feline nose, and the Birman's silky fur is a single coat, so Birmans are much less likely to get mats than Persians and Himmies.