Size
Medium
Muscular and surprisingly solid when picked up
Eco 247 · Breed Explorer
The Burmilla the silver-shaded sweetheart
A shimmering silver coat, striking green eyes and a gentle, playful nature. The Burmilla is affectionate without being demanding.
- 10–15years life expectancy
- Weeklybrush for a silky coat
- Gentleand playful nature
Meet the Burmilla
A happy accident
The Burmilla began in England in 1981, when a Chinchilla Persian and a lilac Burmese met by chance. Their silver-shaded kittens were so lovely that breeders set out to develop them into a breed of their own.
From the Burmese side comes a muscular build and a love of people. From the Chinchilla comes that shimmering silver coat and the dark lining around the eyes, as if the cat is wearing eyeliner.
- A shimmering silver cat with green, eyeliner-rimmed eyes
- Began in England in 1981 from a Chinchilla Persian and a Burmese
- Gentle and playful, without the Burmese's constant demands
Burmilla kittens
From kitten to full-grown
Every Burmilla starts out as a bundle of curiosity. Kittens grow quickly, and the cat you see above is what yours will grow into.
Always choose a registered breeder. A good breeder will have your kitten vet-checked, vaccinated and microchipped, and will happily answer your questions and introduce you to the parents.
The essentials
The Burmilla at a glance
Colours
Shaded or tipped silver
Pale undercoat with darker tips, also in golden shades
Coat
Short & silky
A semi-longhair version also exists
Grooming
Low
A weekly brush keeps the coat shining
Life expectancy
10–15 years
Regular vet checks help, including kidneys
Personality
Gentle & playful
Affectionate, social and easy-going
Temperament, honestly
Sweet, never shy
Burmillas are affectionate, playful and sociable. They enjoy company and games but are generally calmer and quieter than their Burmese relatives.
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Affectionate
Loves to be near its people and enjoys a cuddle.
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Playful
Keeps a kitten-like love of games into adulthood.
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Easy-going
Calmer and less demanding than a Burmese.
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Sociable
Usually gets on well with children and other pets.
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Curious
Likes to know what is going on around the house.
A Burmilla-friendly home
Life with a Burmilla
A Burmilla needs company, play and very little grooming.
Company matters
Burmillas love people. They are happiest in homes where someone is around, or with another friendly cat for company.
Daily play
Wand toys, puzzle feeders and a cat tree give a Burmilla's playful side somewhere to go.
Simple coat care
A quick weekly brush is usually all the short silky coat needs. Semi-longhairs need a little more.
Ready for life with a Burmilla?
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