Himalayans cat
September 11th, 2008 | by admin |
History
Himalayans cat were bred by crossing white long haired Persian Cats with Siamese. It is thought that this cross first took place in 1924 and was followed by further trials in the 1930’s. In the 1950’s the type was established and in the early 1960s, was accepted as a breed by cat authorities. While Himalayans cat do not require breeding back to Siamese to retain the point markings, Persian backcrossing is allowed to enhance body type.
Feeding
A diet of cooked meat, cheese, and good quality cat food is recommended by breeders. It will cost around $12 a week to feed an adult cat.
Breeding
Female kittens may ‘call’ (come into season) at a very early age, some as early as five months so early desexing is recommended for pet kittens. Himalayans cat usually have litters of three to four kittens but may have up to six or eight. No kittening problems are reported with the breed.
Personality
Tortie PointFor the most part the Himalayans cat is not a hyperactive cat; that is to say, they are not moving all the time. They like to play and they are active, but they like their lap time and prefer to be doing whatever you are doing! The best way to describe colorpoint Persians is to say they are “people oriented.” As I sit here writing this article I have a Himmy on my lap and another on my desk. They like their people! Himalayans cat will often attempt to “help” you do whatever it is that you are doing, whether it is reading the paper, making the bed or reading blueprints. (My husband just loves it when they help him read blueprints from work!) They ARE in the middle of all of your activities, and they express themselves with a wonderful melodious voice. All they ask of us is our complete devotion!
Characteristics
The Himalayans cat should have a round, massive head, attached to a thick short neck, with small round-tipped ears and large, round, wide-set eyes. The body should be medium to large, broad across the rump, with short, stubby legs and large round feet. The fur should be one of two types, either long and flowing, or medium-long and thick.
As far as color- points, the CFA recognizes the following: chocolate, seal lilac, blue, red-tortie, cream, seal- lynx, blue- lynx, red- lynx, cream- lynx, tortie- lynx, blue-cream lynx, chocolate- lynx, lilac- lynx, chocolate-tortie- lynx and lilac-cream- lynx. These points are restricted to the facial mask, feet/legs, tail and genitals, with the body in various shades from white to fawn .
The eyes of the Himalayans cat should be blue, ranging from light, almost clear blue, to a vivid bright blue.
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