Himalayan

Himalayan Details

Breed Name: Himalayan
Details: Intelligent, playful and gentle cat that seeks lots of affection.
Body Type: Muscular
Body Details: Muscular medium build, legs, shoulders and hind.

Origin: North America

Group: Longhair
Group Details: Longhair cat breeds are descendants of the Persian or the Angora.
Hair Type: Long Hair
Hair Details: Long, silky, dense, fine textured with a full frill.
Eye Shape: Round

Eye Colour: Blue

Coat Pattern: Colourpoint , Colourpoint - Tabby

Coat Colour: Blue , Chocolate , Cream , Lilac , Red , Silver

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Himalayan Notes

Dietary	Himalayan Diet The Himaylayan breed requires a varied diet with meat, cooked rice and vegetables.
Grooming	Himalayan Grooming The Himalayan breed requires regular brushing to keep the coat free from tangles.
History	Himalayan History The Himalayan was recognized in 1955, called a Colourpoint. The Himalayan name was given by the American breeders, who borrowed the name from the Himalayan rabbit of the same colouration.The first Himalayans shown in the United States were unveiled in San Diego in 1957.
Character	The Skilled Himalayan The Himalayan is intelligent, playful, gentle, devoted and very affectionate, it seeks a lot of attention and is a skilled mouser. The Himalayan is not aggressive to other cats, and is well suited to indoor life.