Himalayan Cat Breed Profile

Himalayan History
History of Himalayas are well known and has been widely documented. Experimental Crosses Himalayans occur in the United States and Britain as far as the 1920's when Persian and Siamese offspring were bred together, but in fact the recognition of race as a cat does not come until 1957 in the United States. The name Himalayan because their coat patterns were similar to that of the rabbits and goats with the same colouring found in the Himalayans in Asia. Early Himalayan cats looked more like Siamese but now have the same head and body type as other Persians.

Himalayan Description
Himalayan Persian is one of the most popular. They have a rounded head, short nose, large round eyes and sharp, small ears and heavy boned, cobby bodies Persian plus colored dots as Siam. One of the most striking is the characteristic color of their eyes, the blue alive. Looks a blend of Persian and Siamese.

Himalayan Coat and Colour
Point colours include red point seal point, chocolate point, blue point, lilac point, tortie point, blue-cream point. Tabby points are also possible and becoming more popular. The Himalayan has a coat is long and thick, and requires daily combing and regular bathing, so this is not an easy care breed. They are also best kept as indoor cats.

Himalayan Personality
Along with their striking appearance, Himalayans have a very attractive personality, very dear, funny and charming. Himalayan breeder Many people would say they are the most out of all Persian cats.