Lifespan	13 – 15 years
Height (at the withers)	Males and Females: 25cm – 30cm
Weight	Males and Females: 4kg – 7.3kg
Coat	Short fur that is satin-like, glossy and fine
Colour	This kitty comes in a wide range of patterns including spotted, tabby, smoke and ticked. They can also be solid colours, such as black or white.
Eye colour	Yellow, blue, green
Common health issues	While the Asian Shorthair may have some snoring issues (due to their facial structure), they tend to be relatively healthy cats.
Other Names	Malayan

A natural extrovert, the Asian Shorthair loves to spend time with their family and other animals. As they’re so expressive, they’re likely to answer when spoken to… rather loudly! These chatty cats enjoy converting with their people and will demand attention from them if they feel like they’re not being cherished quite enough.

Affectionate and people-orientated, these kitties don’t mind being picked up, cuddled and pampered, especially as it means they’ll be close to their loved ones. As they're also inquisitive and playful, Asian Shorthairs like to explore every inch of their living environment and enjoy playing with puzzles and interactive toys to test their intelligence.

Overall, these cats are a fur-bulous bundle of fun, affection and energy! When it’s time to settle down, however, they’re more than happy to live their best lap-cat life.

The Asian Shorthair came from a breeding programme led by Baroness Miranda von Kirchberg in the UK. In 1981, an unplanned mating between a Burmilla and a Chinchilla cat resulted in the very first litter of Asian cats, known as the Burmilla breed. These kittens attracted a great number of enthusiasts who were taken by the Burmilla’s striking beauty, and they wanted to develop the breed. With the combined efforts of the breeders, they set a goal of creating a Burmese-type cat but with a wider range of colours and patterns.