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The name Burmilla is taken from the names of the two breeds in its background: the Burmese and the Chinchilla Persian. (Note: Some consider the Chinchilla Persian to be a separate breed; others consider chinchilla a silvery color variation.) The result is a medium-sized cat with a silvery coat that may be tipped or shaded with black, brown, lilac, blue, chocolate, cream, red, or tortoiseshell. The coat may be short or semi-long. Burmillas have distinctive black “eyeliner” around their eyes, lips, and noses. Another striking feature is their eyes, which may be any shade of green. Their color changes as they age, so you won’t know your cat’s permanent color until he is fully grown.

Burmillas get along well with children and other pets and are gentle, playful, and loving. These sweet cats weigh between eight and ten pounds and have a life expectancy of ten to fifteen years. They can be prone to allergies and may develop polycystic kidney disease.