Burmilla
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Burmilla
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| Green eyes on a silvery white backdrop This breed was created in Great Britain in 1981 by crossing a male Chinchilla Persian and a Lilac Burmese, resulting in a Silver, Burmese-type cat. This sort of selective breeding is a delicate process, and as a result, these cats are rare. The names Burmese and Chinchilla were combined to form the name for this breed. The Burmilla Cat Club was founded in England in 1984. Recognized by the G.C.C.F. in 1989 and by the F.I.Fe in 1994, the breed is rare in France. |
| Similar in temperament to Burmese, Burmillas are easy going, relaxed and sociable, have a playful nature, and are very affectionate. Like their Burmese cousins, they appreciate cuddling and companionship and do well with other animals and children. |
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Head
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Medium in size and rounded. Broad face tapering to a short, blunt triangle. Full, round cheeks. Heavy jowls in mature males. Broad, well-developed, short muzzle. Slight nose break. Well-developed chin. Coat slightly less thick above eyebrows. |
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Eyes
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Large, wide set, slightly slanted. Half-moon opening. Rimmed with appropriate color. All shades of green are allowed, though luminous green is preferred. A trace of yellow is to be tolerated in kittens and young cats up to two years of age. Amber is permissible for Reds, Creams, and Tortoiseshells. |
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Neck
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Short and well-developed. |
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Body
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Moderately compact. Broad, rounded chest. Shoulders and rump of same width. Higher at the rump than at the shoulders. Very solid bone structure. Powerfully muscled. |
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Paw
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Hind legs slightly longer than forelegs. Good bone structure. Powerfully muscled. Paws medium in size, round, oval. |
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Tail
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Semilong to long, of moderate thickness, tapering to a rounded tip. |
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Coat
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Short (longer than the Burmese coat), fine, very glossy, and silky, with just enough undercoat to lift hairs slightly away from the skin. Color: Tipping (only the tip of each hair is pigmented), with nuances introduced by a silvery white undercoat. Silver or golden ground color with sable, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, cream, etc. tipping. The back, mask, and tail are darker than the belly. |
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Fault
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Weak chin. Eyes almond-shaped or of wrong color. Cobby or oriental body. Overlong legs. Overlong or bristly coat. Tabby markings on the legs. |
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Character
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The Burmilla combines the energy of the Burmese and the moderation of the Persian. This rather talkative cat is gentle and makes an excellent companion. Care is simple. |