Burmilla

UK · 1981

Silver, sweet and easygoing

SizeMedium7–13 lb
Life span10–15 years
CoatShort or semi-long
Typical price$1,000–$2,000

Burmillas began in the UK in 1981 from a Burmese and a Chinchilla Persian. They have a shimmering silver coat with darker tipping, dark ‘eyeliner’ and green eyes.

At a glance

EnergyModerate
Cuddlylikes touch and being heldCuddly
TalkativeQuiet
GroomingMinimal
SheddingLow
With kidsGood
With petsGood
Alone timehow long they’re happy aloneShort gaps

Life with a Burmilla

They are affectionate, gently playful and fun-loving without being demanding. They get along with kids and other pets and like being near people.

Great for
  • Families
  • Multi-pet homes
  • People who want a friendly, moderate cat
Think twice if
  • You need a kitten soon — rare in the US, with waiting lists
Care tips
  • Brush weekly (twice a week for semi-longhairs).
  • Daily play.
  • Dental care.

Health

Generally healthy. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) can come from their Persian ancestry.

Ask the breeder for
  • PKD DNA test
  • Parents’ vet records
Typical US price$1,000–$2,000
RegistriesCFA · TICAAsk for both parents’ papers

Prices are rough ranges from registered breeders and vary by line, color and region. A much cheaper “purebred” kitten is a common scam sign.

See Burmilla kittens

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Sources: breed standards and profiles from CFA and TICA, DNA tests listed by the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, and veterinary breed profiles.