The Burmilla is an accidental creation from a 1981 cross between a Chinchilla Persian and a Burmese cat in the UK. Combining the best of both parent breeds, Burmillas are playful and sociable like Burmese but slightly calmer and more independent. Their distinctive silver-tipped coat and large green eyes make them strikingly beautiful cats with an equally attractive temperament.
My Burmilla is the cat people always ask about. Her silver coat and green eyes are genuinely unusual and beautiful. She presents herself well and is sociable with visitors in a friendly, confident way that most cats are not. She is a wonderful representative of the breed and a pleasure to live with.…
Read full review →My Burmilla figured out food puzzle toys faster than any cat I have owned. She is sharp and engaged and clearly enjoys mental stimulation. She invents her own games and has developed complex routines that she performs with obvious satisfaction. She is curious and interactive without the intensity of…
Read full review →Having owned both Burmese and Persians, my Burmilla seems to have inherited the best of each. She has the Burmese sociability and playfulness without the intensity, and the Persian's calmer nature without the aloofness. She is the ideal middle ground between those two extremes. She is lovely to live…
Read full review →My Burmilla was my first cat and she has been the perfect introduction to cat ownership. She is not too demanding or too independent. She is affectionate enough to make the relationship rewarding and self-sufficient enough not to be stressful. She has shown me the best aspects of cat companionship. …
Read full review →My Burmilla is lovely but she is more vocal than I expected. She announces herself when entering rooms, comments on meals, and tells me clearly when her attention needs are not being met. She is not excessively demanding but she communicates assertively. I have come to enjoy the communication but it…
Read full review →My Burmilla's silver-tipped coat catches the light and she appears to shimmer when she moves. Her large green eyes are extraordinary. She is also wonderful to live with. She is playful without being exhausting, affectionate without being demanding, and sociable without being inappropriately forward …
Read full review →My Burmilla has settled beautifully into our busy family home. She plays with the children, seeks out adults for quieter contact, and has integrated with our older cat without drama. She is sociable and adaptable and finds her own level of engagement with each family member. She is affectionate with…
Read full review →I have had many cats over the years and my Burmilla is the most naturally harmonious to live with. She fits into routines without drama, does not disrupt sleep, and manages her own entertainment without destroying anything. She is warm and present without being demanding. She has the quality of bein…
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