The Burmilla cat originated in the United Kingdom as a result of an accidental mating between a Chinchilla Persian and a Lilac Burmese. It is an elegant Agouti silver cat of semi-foreign type, in the shaded and tipped coat patterns.
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Gently rounded top of head with good doming. Ears set well apart. The face is wide at eyebrow level and jaw hinged, tapering to a short, blunt wedge. Gentle nose break, and a firm chin with good depth.
Faults:
Weak chin
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| Neck
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Medium well-muscled neck.
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| Nose
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Gentle nose break. Tip of nose and chin should be level. A bump on the nose is very undesirable.
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| Ears
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Medium ears, broad at base with slightly rounded tips, set well apart with a slight forward tilt. Viewed from the front the outer line of the ear continues that of the face. Males develop a fuller cheek, which disguises this.
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| Eye Shape
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Large shape, placed well apart at a slightly oblique setting. Curved upper line angled towards the nose with a fuller curved lower line.
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| Eye Colour
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Luminous and expressive shades of green, but clear green preferred. A yellow tinge acceptable in kittens and adult cats under two years of age.
Faults:
Incorrect eye colour in adults.
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| Body
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Medium size and length, rounded chest of medium width, level back.
Faults:
Cobby or oriental body.
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| Legs & Paws
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Slender legs with strong bones. Paws neat and oval.
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| Tail
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Medium to long with a medium thickness at base, tapering modestly to a rounded tip.
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| Coat
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In Shorthairs, dense with a silky texture, smooth lying with sufficient undercoat to give a slight lift.
Faults: Coat too long or shaggy.
In Longhairs, full and lustrous, showing vitality.
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