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 27 years Glenn. Ben (son number 1) , he is 24 . Jonathan son number 2 , he is 21 . Luke son number 3 , he is 16. Our precious daughter Rebecca, aged 26, shares her life with her fiance Grant and their two beautiful baby girls (yes, my Grand Daughters), Emma and Charli (read more about them below). They live a stones throw away. We also have three dogs and a Chinchilla cross named Charlie (see below) ,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 so fast. Emma is now 19 months old (pictured above) and Charli is 7 months old (pictured below).

They have brought so much joy around here, we simply adore them and just can't get enough of them. I actually see them both almost daily, they live only a 5 minute walk away (how lucky is that).

Emma was recently a flowergirl (see photos above) and what a beautiful flowergirl she was at that. Next April both girls again will be flowergirls but this time for their mummy and daddy who will wed on the 3rd of April, 2009. A very exciting time for us all.

The girls love the kitties , especially Emma who has learnt to say MEOW, that's what she calls the kitties LOL. She has learnt to be very gentle with them and they actually love her too. Emma loves nothing more than to help Nanny clean the cats.

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. We are one VERY proud Nanny and Pop !!

Charlie

Brown/Black Tipped Tabby Domestic (1/2 Chinchilla)
D.O.B : 21 August, 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 (except Billy, LOL) and 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.

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.