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Australian
Tiffanie
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Australian Tiffanie Breeders
by Tatiana Lenton
Feb 2006
Australian
Tiffanies, as the name suggests, were developed in Australia from
the Burmilla breeding program.
Burmillas originated from the accidental mating of a Chinchilla
Persian and a Lilac Burmese.
The progeny of this mating were all short coated, that being the
dominant gene.
From the second generation fluffies can appear.
In the UK, breeders mated the fluffies (Long Haired Burmillas) back
to the Burmese and called the resulting kittens, Tiffanies.
In Australia breeders decided to go the other way and mated the Long
Haired Burmillas back to the Chinchilla Persian and called these
stunning kittens Australian Tiffanies.
Appearance
Australian
Tiffanies inherit their beautiful, darkly-lined green eyes from the
Chinchilla Persian whereas the Burmese genes give them their cheeky
inquisitive disposition.
 The
coat is soft, silky and semi long with a generously plumed tail. The
coat is low to medium care with a brush and comb through needed
twice a week to keep it in glorious condition.
Australian Tiffanies are a medium sized cat and come in Silver with
Black, Blue, Brown, Chocolate, Lilac and the rare Caramel.
The colour can be tipped, shaded or smoke which refers to the amount
of colour on the hair shaft. Tipping is on the end of the coat and
is barely visible from the distance, shaded gives the coat a
"mantle" of colour and smoke gives the appearance of a solid
coloured cat but when the coat is parted there is silver at the
roots.
In 2003 Goldens were recognised and are currently available in
shaded, we are now developing tipped Goldens.
Temperament
They are healthy,
intelligent, affectionate and playful and are a delightful addition
to the family.
They are a people cat, like to be part of the family and join in
with any activities, particularly if it is an unusual one.
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