Himalayan
Cat
Weight:
9-12 lbs.
Overall Appearance
- The Himalayan is a medium to large cat wwith a short, compact body; short, thick
legs; and a short, thick tail. These cats have the typically Persian broad face,
snub nose, rounded ears set low on the head, and large, vividly blue eyes. As
with other Persians, Himalayans have a voluminous coat of long, dense fur that
covers the entire animal, from ear tuft to toe tuft. A gorgeously showy neck ruff
lends a regal quality to their demeanor.Especially
distinctive are the contrasting points, which may be solid, tortoiseshell, or
lynx. Body color ranges from white to beige. Personality
- The Himalayan, a Persian cat with Siamesse coat colors, borrows heavily from
the Persian side. This is a gentle, docile breed that copes quite well with children
and other animals. Himalayans are, for the most part, quiet creatures that rarely
vocalize. However, their strong voices, when used, may remind you that there is
indeed Siamese in the gene pool. Breed
Fact - In the 1920s, breeders from several countries attempted to create a
cat with all the attributes of the Persian coupled with the distinctive color-point
markings of the Siamese. They were somewhat successful, but it wasn't until the
1950s that persevering breeders in California and Great Britain achieved the success
that resulted in a new breed, the Himalayan.
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