Family-friendly: | 4/5 |
Playfulness: | 5/5 |
Intelligence: | 3/5 |
Likes Other Pets: | 4/5 |
Grooming needs: | 4/5 |
Shedding: | 3/5 |
- Great for first-time cat owners
- Enjoys playing games and is active at home
- Playful and curious cat
- Independent but friendly
- Slightly talkative cat
- Average build cat breed
- Requires grooming once a week
- A bit of both indoor and outdoor space
- Great family cat
- Can be regularly left for a few hours
- Great for a relaxed home
The Burmilla breed can suffer from:
- Polycystic kidney disease which is an inherited condition where cysts form in the kidneys. This affects kidney function and can eventually lead to kidney failure. However, it is worth noting that the risk of developing this disease in this breed is lower than in other cat breeds that are prone to the problem.
- Burmese head defect which is a condition where the face and skull do not form correctly.
Testing available:
- DNA testing for polycystic kidney disease and Burmese head defect which tests whether or not a cat has the potential to be affected by these conditions
Personality
The Burmilla is sociable, playful and affectionate, gets along well with other household pets and with children who behave appropriately around cats, and retain many kitten-like characteristics into adulthood. Despite this friendly nature, they are also a fairly independent and irreverent cat, capable of spending time alone and are not overly or loudly demanding.
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