Welcome to the home of the beautiful Shakandah Birmans , where we take great pride in producing top quality little angels with superb temperaments and wonderful birman type.

My name is Anne Davis and I live in the leafy Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. I share my home with my Hubby of 30 years Glenn.

We have 4 children (pictured below) and 2 GORGEOUS granddaughters. Ben (son number 1), he is 27 and has recently bought his own home. Jonathan son number 2 , he is 25 and sill lives at home. Luke son number 3 , he is 19 and also still lives at home. Our precious daughter Rebecca, aged 29, shares her life with her Husband Grant and their two beautiful baby girls, Emma and Charli (read more about them further down the page). They live a stones throw away.

We also have a gorgeous little house dog Jack and a beautiful Chinchilla cross named Charlie, in addition to our beautiful Birman family.

I am a registered breeder with The Governing Council Of The Cat Fancy and also an active member of our hobby club, the Birman Society of Victoria.

To date I have produced many show winners here in Australia and Overseas, especially in Europe. I take my job as a breeder very responsibly and seriously. I do not cut corners or scrimp on costs - only the best for my Birman Angels here at Shakandah.

To be owned by a Birman is one of life's blessings and as the saying goes " Two birmans are better than one ". They are loving and affectionate with very outgoing natures. Stylish in everyway , you get what you see with a Birman. A cat with striking appearance and endearing blue eyes, you can't help but fall in love. Birmans are very dog-like in nature and are always happy to either sit on your lap or help with the household chores.

Our precious Grand Daughters are growing up way too fast. Emma is now 4 years old (pictured above) and she is just so much fun. The things she comes out with really make us laugh. She calls me at least three times a day asking me to come see her or collect her to come play with the kitties and Jack our little dog. Emma is an absolute delight, a very clued on little girl and we so enjoy having her around. So glad she barely lives a 5 minute walk away.

Charli is now 3 years (pictured below) and gorgeous as ever. A very easy going little cherub who is a delight to have around. A real little Angel.

The girls have started dance classes and are just loving it and I am enjoying this special little pleasure in their lives. They LOVE it!

The girls love the kitties . They have learnt to be very gentle with them and they actually love the girls too. Emma loves nothing more than to help Nanny clean the cats and Charli is now starting to join in.

Glenn and myself could not imagine our lives without the girls and it's just priceless to see their little faces when they see us coming. Emma has even worked out my car. She will spot it in a major shopping centre and know I am there. Hehehehe. I will post regular updates on the girls as they continue to grow more beautiful by the day and enrich our lives. We are one VERY proud Nanny and Pop!!

Charlie

Brown/Black Tipped Tabby Domestic (1/2 Chinchilla)
D.O.B : 21 July, 2006

Meet the special man of the house, our very precious Charlie. Charlie came to us by chance at just 7 weeks of age and has been a huge part of our family ever since.

Very human-like in his ways, Charlie knows how to get things his own way, when he wants and how he wants. He gets on great with all the other cats just adores having baby Birmans to play with for part of the year.

We simply could not imagine our life without this beautiful boy. We have never owned a cat quite like him.

Jack Davis
Resident house dog in charge of socializing the cats

Poodle X Cavalier
DOB: 6 August, 2008

Meet Jack our gorgeous little house dog. Jack has lived with us since he was an eight week old pup. He is almost three now and has been the best little dog ever. He is like a human, does everything with us (LOL, in reason of course). We think he is a little confused on whether he is actually or dog or a cat as he does a lot of cat behavior. The cats and kittens adore him and he makes them totally bomb proof.

Jack is so delightful to have around, we could now not imagine our life without him. He loves our granddaughters too and they sure adore him. A delightful little fellow who just loves everything and everyone. He is a major part of our family.

Kadinze Buddy Holly
"Buddy "

D.O.B: 23 June 2011
Red Australian Cattle Dog

Seeing we are now living on a property we thought it was time to add another cattle dog to our family. We had one many years ago for 14 years, Old Beau and he was just the best dog. Buddy came to us from a registered breeder in QLD and he sure has turned out to be just as we hoped. He is just an awesome boy and gets on great with all the household pets and he just LOVES our cupcakes . He loves running around our 5 acre property and he is one very obedient boy.

Thanks Maureen he is sensational.

I know I'm just a kitten Lord, but created by your hands,
I am so small and weak and scared, so all your help I need.
Please hear my prayer for things I need, and bless my life indeed,
All things I ask are needed Lord to make my life complete.

Dear Lord please grant me soft warm beds, and toys to delight my days,
A full food bowl every day and water fresh and clean.
Peak health and long life to share my charm,
With those I love so deep.

Please grant me safety from all harm, in loving arms to hide,
A companion that will always care and want me by their side.
Someone that knows I depend on them for all my daily needs,
And gives me endless, total love as you always give to them.

Please never let me be abused, forsaken, cold and scared,
For even a small creation of yours deserves the best in life.
So please dear Lord, please hear my prayer each and every day,
To always keep your hand on me and guide me through this life.

One more small thing I ask of you and then I'll be fulfilled,
Please bless my companion you provide and help them everyday.
Give all the ones that I love, wisdom and knowledge about me,
That they may know I need consistant care and all their love to make it through this life.

Written and Copyright Elizabeth Nadine McFarland
June 16, 2002

~* Purrs to Signal "All is Well" *~

Gentle eyes that see so much,
Paws that have the quiet touch,
Purrs to signal " all is well "
and show more love than words can tell.

Graceful movements touch with pride,
A calming presence by our side,
A friendship that takes time to grow..
Small wonder why we love them so.

Some of the photo's on this page were taken by Uno Momento Photography.