Burmilla cat | Facts & Information

Temperament: affectionate, intelligent, curious, adventurous

Origin

Burmilla breed cat transmits from generation to generation Burmanese blood. The breed was born in the UK in 1981 accidentally following the mating of a chinchilla male with a Burmese female.

The resulting kittens were highly appreciated by many people so that he conquered many hearts in a short time. Only two years after its appearance it appeared at exhibitions.

The variants circulating on the internet are many and different. One says that a baroness had several Burmese cats and one jumped the fence to the neighbor where she came across the chinchilla, and another that a lady gave her husband a beautiful Burmese cat as a gift while that one chinchilla.

Burmilla cat is known as" witch "or" witch of hearts " because they stick to their masters as if by magic. The name of the cat comes from the names of the parents who originated from the Burmese and Persian chinchilla breeds.

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Burmilla Appearance

Burmilla is a medium-sized cat with a pleasant appearance. The female is smaller than the male. The head is slightly wide, the jaws are large, and the muzzle is relatively large.

Straight ears are of medium size. The tip of the ears is round. Eyes full of expressiveness are located in front of a strong and muscular body. The front legs are of medium size. The hind legs are slightly longer than the front ones. The tail is medium in length and is covered with hair.

Short and silky fur is almost glued to the body. The advantage of Burmilla Masters is that this breed is easily maintained, one brushing per week is enough. It is also recommended to check the ears and cut the claws periodically. It is an excellent companion and is not very noisy.

Burmilla cats can be of any color. They can also have white, black, gray, brown, blue, gold, etc.the weight of a Burmilla cat is 3-4 kg.

Tiffanie is a variety also called"long-fur Burmilla". Burmilla females can give birth to kittens with long fur. The variety was first recognised in Australia in 1999. It should not be confused with the North American Chantily Tiffany breed.

Burmilla Behavior

She is an affectionate cat who wants to be in the center of attention all the time. If they don't get it sometimes they follow their masters and beg for it. Burmilla falls into the category of "talkative" cats, when they are in the mood they respond if you talk to them.

It needs horizontal and vertical surfaces on which to sharpen its claws. They like to climb, to be at a height, so don't be surprised if you see them on the cabinets, on the TV or on the refrigerator.

Burmilla is an intelligent, curious and adventurous breed of cat. Can learn various routines, open doors, and many tricks. He is not afraid of dogs and water.

Features Burmilla

The amount of burmilla cat food is calculated in relation to the level of activity and age. An average would be 80 kcal/kg / day. The risk of obesity is low.

It is a cat with a high energy level. They need space to move. A special feature is the black contour of green eyes. It is said that on the forehead should be seen the sign of the letter "M".

Burmilla cat has an average degree of tolerance towards other animals and children. It is recommended to be kept in closed yards because they are curious cats and reach kind of places. He likes to play, play toys and games to choose from.

Cats generally love routine and simple things, they do not want changes in life unless they are positive. They do not like to move, change places or furniture.

They prefer the environment as they know it, without frequent changes. But sometimes changes are inevitable in life. Burmilla has the advantage that it adapts easily to changes.

Burmilla Diseases

Burmilla cat is generally healthy, without any health problems. With age, a routine annual check-up is recommended. Breeders and experts say she can suffer from kidney disease if she's not fed properly. Beware of allergies.

The life expectancy of Burmilla cats is 10 – 15 years.