Asian Semi-longhair

Also called Tiffanie, Asian Longhair, Burmilla Longhair, Australian Tiffanie

Recognised breedShort profile

From United Kingdom, 1980s1 2

At a glance the quick version

Weight, male5 to 7 kg3 2

Weight, female3.5 to 5.5 kg3 2

Lifespan12 to 18 years2 3

Sizemedium

GCCF weights for the Asian group as a whole; The Great Cat gives about 3.6-7.3 kg (8-16 lb) for the Tiffanie.

elegant flowing coat and plumed tail

lively and affectionate like the rest of the Asian group

curious and communicative with its people

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Coat and looks how to spot one

semi-longhair, no undercoat

A Burmese-type body wearing a medium-long, silky, smooth coat that lacks a woolly undercoat. The tail is long and flowing and can end in a showy plume.2 3

Coloursall Asian and Burmese colours and patterns (GCCF)silver or golden shaded and tipped only (ACF, ANCATS)1 3

Personality what they are like

Shares the Asian group's outgoing, inquisitive and people-loving character, and is an active, engaging companion around the home.3 2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Fairly active; enjoys play and interaction every day.2 3

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

Needs a bit more grooming than the shorthaired Asians; regular brushing keeps the long silky coat neat.3 2

Company who they like around

Does best with owners who can offer daily company and attention.3

The story where it all began

The Tiffanie came out of the same early-1980s British Chinchilla Persian and Burmese matings that produced the Burmilla, when longer-haired kittens appeared in the Asian programme. Breeders developed them as the semi-longhaired branch of the group, and the GCCF gave it championship status in 2003.1 2 3

Fun facts for the dinner table

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It is the only semi-longhaired member of the Asian group.2
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It is often mixed up with the North American Chantilly-Tiffany, which is a different breed.1
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The Australian Tiffanie, developed in the late 1990s, carries more Chinchilla Persian ancestry than the British version.1

Recognised by the official bits

GCCF: Championship status as the Tiffanie variety of the Asian group; the last Asian variety to reach it, in 20033
LOOF: Recognised1
WCF: Preliminary status1
TICA: Registration only1
ACF / ANCATS (Australia): Accepted as Burmilla Longhair (ACF) and Australian Tiffanie (ANCATS), silver or golden shaded and tipped only1

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Asian Semi-longhair. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery 2 days
Deshedding springBrush more while sheddingevery day
Nail trimevery 3 weeks
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
Litter scoopevery day
Litter changeevery week
PlayDaily playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 11every year

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Tiffanie - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for names, origin, recognition, colours, facts
Asian Semi-Longhair (Tiffanie) - The Great Cat thegreatcat.orgused for coat, tail, weight, lifespan, history
Asian - GCCF gccfcats.orgused for recognition, weight, lifespan, temperament, grooming

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.