BURMILLA  

Description

The Burmilla is a cat of medium build, thanks to the Burmese blood in its ancestry. In Asians like the Burmilla, the female is much smaller and daintier than the male.

The head has good width between the ears and a gently rounded dome. The jaw is wide at the hinge tapering to a broad blunt muzzle. In profile the head forms a short wedge with a firm chin and the nose is short . The eyes are set well apart. The eyes may be any colour from gold through to green. The body is firm and muscular with a strong straight back. The legs are of medium length and the hind legs are a little longer than the front. The paws are oval and the tail is medium to long, tapering slightly to a rounded tip.

The shading on the body is free from tabby markings and will be denser nearer the spine and will disperse gradually down the sides and the under parts will be as light as possible. The Burmilla is another name for the Asian Shaded, and includes both shaded and tipped cats. Burmillas have an agouti coat where there are two colours on each hair shaft, giving a tipped effect.

Characteristics and Temperament

The Burmilla is less boisterous than a Burmese, but less laid-back than a Chinchilla. They can be quite demanding and often follow their owners around the house crying for attention. The Burmilla is a very intelligent cat. The curiosity and friendliness  can often lead them to stray, therefore they may be best confined to the house or a secure garden. They love to play, toys

 and a scratching post should be provided for amusement as well as quality time set aside to play with them. They make excellent companions and are also generally good with children.

Special Requirements

The Asians including the Burmilla have no specific health care problems and, like the Burmese, live well into their teens.