Himalayan

...Cat Breed

		Colorpoint Longhairs     Himalayan cats are crossbreeds of Siamese and Persian cats. They have the same unique blue-eyes and coloring patterns of a Siamese cat. Their mask, ears, feet, tail and legs are different shade as the rest of their body.     Himalayan is technically another name for the color-pointed variety of the Persian cat and also follows the same standards as other Persian breeds but have distinctive point markings of a Siamese cat.

History

   The first attempt to produce a Himalayan cat was in the 1920s in Sweden. A decade later, breeders in Massachusetts experimented as well, but it was in California in late 1950s that the modern Himalayan cat was finally created.
   The Himalayan cat breed is a result of an extensive scientific experiment, crossbreeding Siamese and the Persian cat to produce a feline with a Persian body type and coat but with the pattern markings of a Siamese.

Description

   Himalayan cats are a true Persian type, having a rounded body with thick short legs and large round paws. Their coat is a warm cream color and should be dense and silky.
   This cat breed has a round face with full cheeks and a flat peke nose. Himalayans have a unique large round blue-eyes.

Temperament

   Himalayans Cats are usually more adventurous and curious than Persians. It's not unusual for these cats to be "dog-like" and follow their owners around. They are very loving and loyal.

Care

   Himalayan Cats don't require special handling just daily grooming to prevent matting. If their coat gets densely matted it should be clipped.
   Their eyes should be attended to as they tend to have tear marks similar to a Persian cat. Clean the folds of the face and around the eyes daily using a soft facial tissue.