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Burmilla
| Origin And History | The Burmilla was originally created accidentally in the United Kingdom. Two cats, a Chinchilla Persian named Sanquist, and Fabergé which was a Brown tortie burmese were both awaiting a partner of their own breed in different rooms. One night the cleaner left the door open. The two cats bred, producing four kittens born in 1981 that were so adorable that a new breed was born. In GCCF (Governing Council of the Cat Fancy), the Burmilla is considered part of the Asian cat breed. It is accepted in FIFe as the Burmilla. Only the Shaded and Tipped Silver varieties have been recognised in FIFe, CCCA, ACF and CFA as the Burmilla. As of late 2011 the Golden Shaded and Tipped Burmilla is also recognised within FIFe. One governing body in Australia has used the name Australian Tiffanie, however, there is not international acceptance and standardisation for this breed - Tiffany has been used to describe many different breeds having the appearance from Ragdoll to Birman and may contain any of these breeds and more. Many Australian Tiffanies in Australia contain more than three-quarters Persian Chinchilla and retain the appearance and temperament of the Old Fashioned Chinchilla. The name's use is declining in favour due to the lax standards for the breed name, the lack of unique identity and varied genetic makeup. |
| Personality | The Burmilla is an irreverent and independent cat that adores its owner and displays many kitten-like characteristics even into adulthood. The temperament of the Burmilla is quite exceptional. The demanding and mischievous nature of the Burmese, mixed with the easy going and laid back personality of the Chinchilla Persian, makes the Burmilla sociable, playful, and affectionate. Fun loving, yet quiet and gentle, this sweet natured cat gets along well with children and other animals. In all, an intelligent inquisitive nature and a most affectionate seductive personality are some irresistible qualities of the Burmilla. |
Physical Attributes
| Appearance | The Burmilla Cat is considered to be a small sized cat breed and is often described as tenuous, teeny, and tiny. Because the Burmilla Cat breed is a small sized cat breed it often weighs between 8 lbs (3.6 kg) to 12 lbs (5.4 kg). This cat would fit well in a small sized home. The Burmilla Cat has a heritage with depth. The breeding of its pedigree has led to a fur coat (or lack-there-of) that is commonly described as glabrous, stark, and unique. People looking to purchase a Burmilla Cat will find that these cats are available in colors like black, blue, chocolate, lilac, caramel, beige, and apricot. Some of the more rare colors are exotic among cat breeds. The medium length tail found in most of the Burmilla Cat breed is believed to help the cat with balance, grace, and agility. This is another breed that has rather large sized eyes, but this is not the most predominate feature of the Burmilla Cat breed; because it has so many other qualities that draw one’s attention. |
| Health | Common health problems for the Burmilla Cat breed are Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease, Tapeworms, and Diarrhea. |
