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Shaded, or Burmilla, is the original Asian variety. In 1981, an
accidental mating between a male Chinchilla (Jemari Sanquist), and
a female lilac European Burmese (Bambino Lilac Faberge), resulted
in the birth of 4 black Shaded Silver shorthaired kittens of good
Burmese type. The Burmilla may either be silver or non-silver
(standard) - the silver having a pure white undercoat, and the
standard, an undercoat of ivory or beige. Any degree of shading is
permissible except for the very lightly tipped cats, which may
appear almost white. All Burmillas have an underlying tabby
pattern, and if this is classic, spotted, or mackerel, ghost
markings may appear on the body especially in kittens. The ideal
Shaded cat, however, has even colour distribution with no tabby
markings on the body, although a few vestigial markings may still
be apparent on legs, head and tail.
Other
Names
Silver Burmese
Native
Country
Great Britain
Breed
Description
Build: medium,
same as a Burmese
Head: rounded
wedge shape
Face: mascara
markings around eyes
Eyes: round,
same as Burmese
Ears: medium
to large, set well apart
Legs: medium
Tail: medium
length, not whippy
Coat: short,
sleek and close lying
History
Green eyes on a
silvery white backdrop This breed was created in Great Britain in
1981 by crossing a male Chinchilla Persian and a Lilac Burmese,
resulting in a Silver, Burmese-type cat. This sort of selective
breeding is a delicate process, and as a result, these cats are
rare. The names Burmese and Chinchilla were combined to form the
name for this breed. The Burmilla Cat Club was founded in England
in 1984. Recognized by the G.C.C.F. in 1989 and by the F.I.Fe in
1994, the breed is rare in France.
Behavior
The Burmilla
combines the energy of the Burmese and the moderation of the
Persian. This rather talkative cat is gentle and makes an
excellent companion. Care is simple. |
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