Contents Lions Tigers and Cats 4 Burmilla Cats 6 Qualities 8 Coat and Color 10 Size 12 Care 14 Feeding 16 Kittens 18 Buying a Kitten 20 Glossary 22 Websites 23 Index 24
Lions Tigers and Cats The Burmilla is a cat breed that began in England not long ago Though the breed is new it belongs to an old family Like all cats Burmillas are part of the family Felidae It includes 37 different cat species The members of the family Felidae share many traits They are graceful hunters They use their sharp teeth and claws for capturing prey They are also skilled at jumping and climbing Cats were domesticated about 3,500 years ago These early cats were used to patrol stored grains keeping them free from mice and other pests Today domestic cats such as the Burmilla are beloved pets 4
