The idea was discussed during the centenary, revived by a breeder’s question and welcomed by JYRAK. The exact date of the conversation with Susanne Wehnert has not yet been established.
Birmakredsen’s living memory book
A day for the Birman.
A memory forever.
Blue eyes. White paws. A community worth remembering. This is the story of the Sacred Birman Breed BIS at MAGION.
21 November 2026MAGION · Grindsted
01 / The story
More than rosettes
This page is for the cats, the people and all the little moments in between. For the anticipation, the pride at the judging table and the pleasure of sharing our love of the Sacred Birman.
Birmakredsen is a community for the Sacred Birman breed. This memory book gives the event a permanent place in our history, long after the programmes are packed away and the rosettes have gone home.
“Of course this day deserves to go down in history. My white paws do not make history every day. And someone must record who brought the Chrisco treats.”Bimse · self-appointed guest of honour and treat historian
Where it all began
From centenary idea to a Breed BIS on a grand scale
While Birmakredsen was celebrating 100 years of the Birman, we began asking how to bring even more people together around our breed. Could we create a day that combined a genuine cat show with a celebration of the people who love Birmans?
The idea had already been discussed within the community. When a breeder also asked about the possibility of a Breed BIS, it gave the conversation fresh momentum and prompted us to explore what was possible.
We spoke with Susanne Wehnert, chair of JYRAK, about whether the club would host a Breed BIS on a grand scale. The answer was an emphatic yes. JYRAK was willing to support it, provided enough Birmans could be brought together.
That set the plan in motion for Saturday 21 November 2026 at MAGION in Grindsted. JYRAK is responsible for the official show, while Birmakredsen is working to make it a special celebration of the breed and its community.
This account of the idea is based on Birmakredsen’s recollections. The precise dates of the initial conversations have not yet been established from archival records.
The documentation
A story with traceable sources
We distinguish our account of how the idea arose from the archived centenary plans and JYRAK’s official show records.
JYRAK’s show archive confirms the venue and dates and links to the catalogue and results. No photographs are reproduced.
Open JYRAK’s show archive ↗JYRAK’s official schedule lists a Breed BIS for the Birman on Saturday, 21 November 2026. The event has not yet taken place.
Open JYRAK’s show schedule ↗- The centenary
The celebration sparked the idea of bringing the Birman community together on a larger scale.
- A breeder’s question
A practical suggestion gave new momentum to an idea already discussed.
- JYRAK says yes
Susanne Wehnert and JYRAK welcomed the Breed BIS proposal.
- 12 October 2026
The latest reported count is 26 registered Birmans. The entry deadline is still ahead; this is not the final total.
- 21 November 2026
The planned Breed BIS day at MAGION, Grindsted.
The anniversary was more than an idea
In Hedensted on 15 November 2025, Birmakredsen’s account described more than 30 Birmans, support from Arion and a thank-you to JYRAK’s volunteers. The experience helped inspire the ambition to celebrate the breed together again.
Read memories from Hedensted →Before the day
We collect the preparations and link to the programme, fun classes and sponsors.
On the day
21 November is the planned day at MAGION. Photographs and accounts will be collected for this book.
For the future
Documented results, names, captions and the story of the day will be added after the event.
02 / Memories
The moments to remember
An album should hold more than the winner’s photograph. The big and small moments will find their place here once photographs have been collected.
Those blue eyes
The cats, the white gloves and their wonderful personalities.
The people behind it
Exhibitors, volunteers and visitors who bring the community to life.
Rosettes & pride
Judging, prizes and the moments you take home.
03 / Results
A place of honour awaits
Confirmed winners and results will be preserved here after the event. No names or placings have been published in this memory book yet.
Breed BIS · official results
Full pedigree names, classes, results and sources will be added once confirmed.
Fun classes · smiles & personality
The Jutland Princess · The Jutland Prince · Judge’s Darling · The Live Wire · The Chatterbox
The audience favourite
The audience’s choice will have a place of its own with a name, photograph and story once the result is available.
04 / Thank you
A celebration made by a community
Behind a special day are people who help and sponsors who contribute. Their support belongs here alongside the memories.
Meet the sponsors →To everyone behind the scenes
Every contribution deserves to be remembered. After the event we will add our full thanks and the names to be credited.
05 / Archive
A small archive. A big day.
The current pages describe the plans. After the event the archive will be supplemented with dated copies and final documentation.
Help preserve the centenary memories
Were you at the 2025 centenary in Hedensted? We welcome personal memories and photographs you are authorised to share. Breed BIS 2026 has not yet taken place; we will collect its memories after 21 November.
Share a memory or your own photo →Have a moment we should keep?
A photograph, a short story or a document from the day? Contact Birmakredsen. Please include the cat’s full name, what the picture shows and the photographer’s name so each memory has its story and credit.
Contribute a memory →