Burmilla - Cats of the World

It was Fate!

One evening somewhere in England, a fine Chinchilla named Sanquist was resting in his comfortable home shortly before he was due to be neutered. Elsewhere in the house, in her own quarters, was a lovely young lilac Burmese.

Now this young Burmese, whose name was Faberge, was probably engaged in maidenly dreams of her fair knight, for a partner of her own lineage and breed had been long planned for this royal cat, the time was ripe and the contract was to be honoured the very next day.

Fate stepped in to meddle with the oft-laid plans of cats and men.

On that very night as the two cats, unaware of each other, napped peacefully, a human cleaner left the door to Faberge's room open. Poor Lass! She wandered off through hallways and staircases, lost and calling for her valiant prince. Sanquist heard the call.

The rest is history.

The Burmilla is a cross between the Chinchilla Persian and Burmese breeds.

Faberge produced four stunning female kittens. The little ones were all short haired and coloured a delicate black-shaded silver. All four of them had a quiet and friendly temperament too.

From that accidental beginning, the Burmilla breed received official recognition in 1997.

The Basic Facts :
The Burmilla is a small to medium sized cat, looking somewhat like a Burmese at first glance, but not quite as heavy or muscular, with much silkier fur, and without that Burmese frown.

The eyes of the Burmilla are gold to yellowish in youth and as they reach maturity, become a deep and lustrous green. Burmillas wear eyeliner to heighten their good looks.

Important facts :
The Burmilla has an intelligent inquisitive nature and a most affectionate personality. In temperament they are sociable, playful, and affectionate, and get along well with other animals.

That sounds as if it may suit.

Miamber Burmilla and Burmese a small hobby cattery in the small town of Wallan, Victoria. See the photo above of Marcia, a Miamber Burmilla.

Caspite Burmillas Dubbo. N.S.W.

Shinners Regal Chinchilla & Shaded Silver Persians, Burmese & Burmillas.(They have dobermans too so I can only assume the species are strictly segregated). From their website, "We believe that our animals are equal to us and that they have the rights to a fulfilled and enjoyable stimulating life, as do we. They deserve to be treated with honour and respect as does every pure soul.".

Akeiralee Burmilla Cattery Sutherland, NSW

Currellen Cattery Guildford, NSW. Burmese and Burmillas.