Tiffany Cat Breed Information
Also known as: Asian Longhair, Chantilly-Tiffany (US, separate breed group)
The longhaired Burmese, registered as the Asian Longhair in some jurisdictions and Tiffany in NZCF and the GCCF Asian Group. Same body type and temperament as a Burmese, with a fuller semi-long coat.
A highly affectionate, highly trainable, great with young children cat. On the practical side: low grooming demands and minimal drool. The trade-off is vocal.
About the Tiffany.
The Tiffany is the longhaired sibling of the Burmilla, part of the GCCF and NZCF Asian Group. The breed has the same body type and temperament as a Burmese, with a semi-long single-layer coat from the Chinchilla Persian foundation of the Burmilla cross.
Personality and behaviour
Sociable, affectionate and active. Same as Burmese.
Care and grooming
Twice-weekly brushing.
Indoor vs outdoor in New Zealand
Indoor or catio.
Where to find a Tiffany in New Zealand
NZCF and Catz Inc list registered breeders (NZCF Tiffany, Catz Inc Tiffany). Often produced by Burmilla breeders. Waitlist three to seven months, NZD 1,200 to 2,800.
The Tiffany, by the numbers.
Each trait scored 1 to 5 on the AKC scale. The verdict synthesises the data; the panels below show the strengths, group averages, and the full trait table.
Top strengths
Family Life
avg 4.3Affectionate with Family
Good with Young Children
Good with Other Pets
Physical
avg 2.5Shedding
Grooming Frequency
Social
avg 3.5Openness to Strangers
Playfulness
Adaptability
Independence
Personality
avg 3.4Trainability
Energy Level
Vocal Level
Prey Drive
Mental Stimulation Needs
Living with a Tiffany.
A 24-hour breakdown of how this breed's day typically goes, scaled to its energy, mental-stimulation, and grooming needs.
What a Tiffany costs to own.
An indicative NZ lifetime cost: purchase, setup, then food, vet, insurance, grooming and other annual outgoings. Adjust the inputs to see how your choices change the total.
A Tiffany costs about
$146per month
$34
$5
$30,380
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Where the monthly cost goes
Food
$36 / mo
$430/yr · breed-appropriate dry & wet food
Insurance
$33 / mo
$395/yr · lifetime cover protects against breed-specific claims
Vet (avg)
$44 / mo
$530/yr · routine checks plus breed-specific risk
Grooming
$8 / mo
$100/yr · brushes, shampoo, professional clips
Other
$25 / mo
$300/yr · toys, treats, dental, boarding
Indicative NZ averages calculated from breed weight, grooming need and screened-condition count. One-off costs (purchase $2,000 + setup $300) are factored into the lifetime total but not the monthly figure.
How does the Tiffany compare?
This breed
Tiffany
$30,380
16-year lifetime cost
- Purchase + setup$2,300
- Food (lifetime)$6,880
- Vet (lifetime)$8,480
- Insurance (lifetime)$6,320
- Grooming (lifetime)$1,600
- Other (lifetime)$4,800
Reference
Average NZ cat
$23,600
14-year lifetime cost
- Purchase + setup$500
- Food (lifetime)$7,000
- Vet (lifetime)$5,600
- Insurance (lifetime)$5,600
- Grooming (lifetime)$1,400
- Other (lifetime)$3,500
A Tiffany costs about $6,780 more over a lifetime than the average nz cat, mostly highervet and higherpurchase + setup.
What to ask the breeder.
Reputable NZ cat breeders test for these conditions and share results. The bigger health drivers for the breed appear in the Common group.
Common
1 conditionDental disease
A common condition in the Tiffany. Ask the breeder about screening.
Occasional
2 conditionsDiabetes mellitus
Inherited from Burmese line.
Hypokalaemia
Reported in the Asian Group.
The Tiffany in NZ.
- Popularity: A small NZ pedigree breed within the Asian Group.
- Typical price: NZ$1200–2800 from registered breeders or rescues
- Rescue availability: rare
- NZ climate fit: Single-layer coat handles all NZ regions.
- Living space: Apartments and houses both suit.
Who the Tiffany is for.
Suits
- Households wanting a Burmese temperament with longer coat
- Multi-cat homes
Less suited to
- Long-hours-out single-cat households
- Outdoor-roaming setups
Common questions.
Is the Tiffany the same as the Chantilly-Tiffany?
If the Tiffany appeals, also consider.
Breeds with a similar profile that might suit your household.
Burmese
Compact, muscular shorthair famous for being intensely affectionate and following its person from room to room. Often called the "Velcro cat" for the way it sticks close. Vocal but soft-spoken, with a notable separation anxiety risk if left alone all day.
Burmilla
An accidental cross between a Burmese and a Chinchilla Persian in the early 1980s produced this elegant silver-tipped breed. Sociable like the Burmese, calmer in voice, and with the striking silver-shaded coat of the Chinchilla.
Tonkinese
A deliberate cross between Siamese and Burmese, the Tonkinese sits between its parent breeds in colour, build and temperament. Active, vocal, demanding, and a fixture in NZ Catz Inc and NZCF breeder lists.
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Sources for this pageInformation only. Breed traits and health notes on this page are aggregated from public registry and breed-authority sources. Individual animals vary; this page is general information, not veterinary, behavioural, or insurance advice. Always consult a registered NZ vet or breeder for guidance specific to your situation.