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Tiffanie cat

Description

Appearance

Origin

Temperament

Description

Appearance

Origin

Temperament

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Tiffanie cat

Description

Appearance

Origin

Temperament

Description

Appearance

Origin

Temperament

Tiffanie cat

Other names: Asian Semi-longhair, Asian Longhair, Burmilla Longhair

The Tiffanie is a breed of cat that belongs to the Asian Group. It was developed during the 1980s in the United Kingdom by crossbreeding a Persian Chinchilla and a Burmese. Tiffanie cats are now popular in Great Britain, Australia, and South Africa, but their numbers are still small.

Parent breeds:

Burmese cat

Persian cat

Chinchilla cat

Male

Female

Size

Moderate

weight

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kg lbs

weight

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kg lbs

life span

12-16 years

country of origin

United Kingdom

fur length

Half-long

Long

breed origin

Crossbreed

size

Moderate

Recognized by: 5 registers

ACFA CCCOFA CCA-AFC ACA GCCF LOOF TSACC CFSA ACF FIFE WCF NZCF TICA CFA

Appearance

The Tiffany breed is known for its heavy and muscular body, with slender legs that have the hind legs higher than the front legs. The tail is moderately thick at the base and tapers to a rounded tip. The head is medium-sized with large, oblique eyes that come in a range of colors from yellow to amber-green. The ears are thin, large, and slightly tilted forward. The coat of the Tiffany can be mid-length or long, with a silky and fine texture, and may have a wooly undercoat. The breed comes in various colors including tabby, silver, ticked, smoke, and sepia.

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Origin

Breeding of the Tiffanie began accidentally in England in 1981 when a Burmese and a Persian Chinchilla had a litter of kittens that resembled the Burmese but had a chinchilla color. This surprise occurrence led Baroness Miranda von Kirchberg to establish a silver Burmese breeding program, resulting in the creation of the Burmilla breed. Over time, some kittens born from this program in 1999 displayed colors different from the chinchilla or had long hair, leading to the development of the Asian and Tiffany breeds, respectively. Today, the Tiffanie breed is officially recognized by several cat associations, including the GCCF, LOOF, and SACC. It holds a preliminary status with the WCF and has registration-only status with The International Cat Association.

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Temperament

Tiffanie cats are sociable, peaceful, affectionate, and easy-going. They are moderately active and not very demanding. They adapt well to life in an apartment and love the presence of their owners. This breed is suitable for families and tolerates children. Tiffanie cats are also highly curious and quite vocal, frequently meowing to express their needs and complaints.

Behavior:

Friendly toward humans

Activity Level:

Active

Keeping conditions

Diet preferences

Grooming

Common health issues

Diet preferences

Grooming

Common health issues

Tiffanie cats are prone to being overweight, so it is important to control their daily food and treat intake. It is recommended to feed your Tiffanie cat a properly balanced high-protein diet to help maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, ensure that your cat has constant access to fresh and clean water to keep them well-hydrated.

Tiffanie cats are known for having less dense undercoats, which makes their fur less prone to matting. Despite this, regular brushing is essential to remove loose hairs that could potentially lead to hairball formation if ingested. It is also important to include nail trimming, ear cleaning, and tooth brushing as part of their weekly grooming routine. This will help maintain their overall health and wellbeing.

Grooming intencity:

Requires lots of grooming

Tiffanie cats are indeed prone to a hereditary kidney disease known as Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), which they can inherit from their Persian parent. This genetic disorder causes multiple cysts to develop and grow within the kidneys. These cysts can appear at different stages of life, from in utero to adulthood. Symptoms of PKD can include high blood pressure, headaches, abdominal pain, blood in the urine, excessive urination, back pain, and cyst formation in the kidneys and other organs. To ensure the health of your Tiffanie cat, regular visits to the veterinarian are recommended, ideally once a year or more frequently if needed. Even if your pet seems healthy, it's important not to skip these annual check-ups to monitor for any signs or progression of PKD. Regular veterinary care can help in early detection and management of this condition to maintain your cat's overall well-being.