Burmilla
The Burmilla was created accidentally in 1981 when a lilac Burmese female escaped into a room with a chinchilla silver Persian male before their planned matings — the resulting kittens had an extraordinary silver-shaded coat and the sociable personality of the Burmese.
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Origin
United Kingdom
Lifespan
10–15 years
Weight
3–6 kg (6.5–13 lbs)
Height
23–30 cm (9–12 in)
Diet
Obligate carnivore — high-quality wet and dry food.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Genus
Felis
The Story
The Burmilla was created accidentally in 1981 when a lilac Burmese female escaped into a room with a chinchilla silver Persian male before their planned matings — the resulting kittens had an extraordinary silver-shaded coat and the sociable personality of the Burmese. Breeder Miranda von Kirchberg was so taken with the kittens that she began a deliberate breeding programme. The Burmilla combines the Burmese's affectionate, outgoing personality with the Chinchilla Persian's distinctive silver shaded coat — producing a particularly beautiful and sociable breed.
Also Known As
Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
Source: wikimedia
The Burmilla has a medium-sized, well-muscled Burmese-type body. The defining characteristic is the coat — short, dense, and with a distinctive silver or golden base colour with darker tipping or shading. The contrast between the pale silvery base and the darker tip gives the coat a shimmering, luminous quality. The eyes are outlined in dark liner-like pigment (the "Burmilla eye liner") against vivid green or amber irises.
Grooming
Low
Shedding
Low
Coat Colors
Recognized By
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Temperament & Personality
Burmillas are playful, sociable, and adaptable. They combine the Burmese's people-orientation with a slightly more independent personality. They are good with children and other pets. They are playful well into adulthood.
Living Profile
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •Minimal grooming — weekly brushing. Regular dental care. Generally easy to keep with no extreme care requirements.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Health Overview
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) from Chinchilla Persian lineage — DNA test available. HCM. Generally a healthy breed.
Common Conditions
Fun Facts
The Burmilla was created by a fortunate accident — the meeting of a Burmese and a Chinchilla Persian that were both awaiting scheduled matings with different cats. The resulting kittens were so beautiful that a new breed was born.
The distinctive "Burmilla eyeliner" — the dark pigmentation outlining the eyes — gives individuals a perpetually made-up, kohled appearance that enhances their vivid eye colour.
