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A Burmilla is a relatively rare domestic cat that originated in the United Kingdom. It is a cross between the Persian cat and a Burmese.
A Burmilla is a relatively large, densely built and heavy cat breed. It is compact, muscular and has a strong bone structure.
Despite its relatively massive size, the Burmilla still looks elegant with its slender, long legs. It has large almond-shaped eyes, which are located some distance apart. The eye color is typically light green, but is also occasionally seen with yellow or gold-colored eyes. The Burmilla comes in two fur lengths; short-haired and long-haired. The short-haired has the fur more closely attached to the body and thus works more closely than the long-haired. Common to them both, however, is that the coat is very soft and silky to the touch. The most common coat is the short-haired one. The Burmilla is available in the following approved coat colors: red, white, purple, brown, chocolate, black and blue.
A Burmilla is an extremely kind, gentle and loving cat that is affectionate and patient with everyone, humans as well as animals. They get along well with the family children with whom they like to play or lie and cuddle in bed. A Burmilla is thus well suited as a family cat.
It is also a curious cat that likes to follow the family's daily chores, and keeps an eye on what is happening in the house. A Burmilla is generally an easy cat to deal with and easy to get along with. It can adapt to most environments and also gets along well with other animals.
The Burmilla is originally from the UK and has a pretty funny story as it was actually created by a bit of a whimsical accident. According to the story, in 1981, a cat breeder in the UK had two cats, a Persian cat and a Burmese cat, both of whom were waiting for a partner in their respective rooms. But one night the cleaning staff forgot to close the door to one cat. The two cats ended up mating and had four kittens, and thus a new breed, the Burmilla, was created. The appearance of the new kittens was so attractive that they immediately started a breeding program with the aim of creating a cat that had the short coat from the Burmese and the characteristic markings from the Burmese. The breed came to Denmark in 1984 when a Danish breeder imported a male from England. This aroused great attention and enthusiasm among Danish cat enthusiasts. Later, therefore, two females came so that a definite breeding program could be initiated. However, the new breed was not recognized as an official breed before 1994, and is still a rare cat in Denmark today. The cat is not yet recognized as an independent breed in the United States.
A Burmilla is generally a healthy cat with good health if cared for and given the right nutrition. There have been examples of Burmillas developing a kidney disease that can eventually lead to kidney failure, if they do not get the correct food. Therefore, pay attention to whether your Burmilla suffers from increased urination, weight loss or drowsiness. These signs can be symptoms of kidney problems. The average life expectancy of a Burmilla is 12 to 14 years.
A Burmilla requires moderate fur care, and should preferably be brushed several times a week or as needed to remove dead hair and keep the coat nice and healthy. In addition, the ears should be checked regularly and kept clean of dirt and grime. Finally, you should keep a close eye on the cat's teeth and gums, as they may have a tendency to tartar and gingivitis. Toothbrushing a few times a week is therefore recommended, just as an annual teeth cleaning at the vet is a really good idea to prevent any problems.
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