Burmilla
| Burmilla |
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A "blue" male Burmilla
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| Alternative Names |
| None |
| Country of origin |
| United Kingdom |
| Breed standards (external links) |
| CCA, ACF |
The Burmilla is a breed of domestic cat which originated in the United Kingdom in 1981. It is a cross between the Chincilla Persian and Burmese breeds.
Standards were produced in 1984 and the breed gained championship status in the United Kingdom in the 1990s.
The Burmilla can have a variety of colours: black, blue, champagne, chocolate, cream, lilac, platinum and red. They can also be tortoiseshell, with colours including black, blue, brown, chocolate and lilac.