What You Don't Know About... Burmillas

Shades of Elegance

- By Candilee Jackson

The green-eyed Burmilla is a “composite” cat, a breed created through several cross-breedings and comes in both long and shorthair varieties. These flashy felines wear a sparkling silvered coat, accessorized with facial “makeup” like a beauty queen. “The overall look should be somewhat like a Burmese, but with a sweeter, more open expression. The Burmilla is an irreverent and independent cat that adores its owner and displays many kitten-like characteristics even into adulthood. (CFA Breeds) The unique temperament of the Burmilla combines the demanding and mischievous nature of the Burmese, and the easy-going, laid-back personality of the Chinchilla Persian. The result is a very sociable, playful and affectionate nature that endears these cats to their owners, and to virtually everyone who meets one.

Although most popular in black chinchilla or black shaded, Burmillas are also shown in a large variety of colors and were recently recognized in numerous shades of golden.

A Little History