Burmila

Breed: Burmilla

Nationality: Great Britain

Breed standards:
Weight : 4 à 7 kg 
Size : moyenne 
Type de poils : court

Coat: The norm is tipped fur, with a silver or gold undercoat. The tips can be sable, blue, chocolate, lilac, cream or tan.

Origins and History: The first Burmilla was bred by a cross between a male chinchilla Persian and a lilac Burmese female. The resulting kittens had black shaded, silver fur. Similar crosses
were made and the breed was officially recognized in 1944.

Personality: It is a calm and agreeable cat.

Disease predispositions:

  • Kidney failure
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Flat chest kittens
  • Calcium oxalate urinary stones
  • Suckling cat syndrome
  • Corneal sequestrum
  • Feline dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Feline leukemia sensitivity
  • Tooth resorption
  • Lower urinary tract diseases
  • Dystocia
  • Cryptorchidia
  • Brachycephalic syndrome
  • Blood transfusion reactions
  • Idiopathic facial dermatitis
  • Separation anxiety syndrome
  • Hereditary deafness
  • Hip dysplasia