Himalayan Cat Breed Info & Pictures

Daily Meow | Except for dye staining and blue eyes, the Himalayas are very similar to Persians. In fact, it is sometimes referred to as "the Persian Colorpoint." It comes from a Himalayan rabbit, which has the same color dot. The best known Himalayas, at least recently, are "Mr. Jinx," the cat that wets the toilet in the comedy movie Meet the Parents.

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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

This is a medium to large cat with heavy bones, a good body, and a short tail. It has short legs and a long coat that is thick and shiny. However, the most striking features of the Himalayas are wide heads and large, round blue eyes.

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There are two types of faces for the Himalayas: extreme and traditional. Although the current trend is pointing towards a more extreme type of face, this type of cat is more susceptible to health problems. Thus, the TCA (Traditional Cat Association) advises pet owners to purchase traditional Himalayan cats or "Doll-faced".

PERSONALITY AND TEMPERAMENT

The Himalayas are the ideal chambermaid; It speaks more and more actively than the Persians, but is quieter than the Siamese. Despite soft and peaceful love, Himalayas love playing games like picking up and experiencing delinquency, though can be entertained with the simplest toys or even a piece of paper. In addition, the Himalayas can become very attached to their owners, demanding attention and indulging constantly.

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HISTORY AND BACKGROUND



The origin of the Himalayas can be traced back to the 1920s and 30s, when breeders in some countries try to produce a cat with a distinctive Persian body, but with a Siamese mark. The first signs of success are seen in the U.S. in 1924, when the White Persian crossed with the Siamese, produced "Persian Melayu"; and in Sweden, when Dr. T. Tjebbes, geneticist, produced the Persian / Siam crosses.

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In 1930, Dr. Clyde Keeler from Harvard University and Virginia Cobb also embarked on a breeding program to ascertain how certain traits can be inherited. The first trash of black and short-haired kittens is produced by crossing Siamese females with black Persian men. A black Persian woman married to a Siamese man produced similar results.

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Encourage their experiments, Dr. Keeler and Cobb crossed a female from the second trash with the man from the first. The end product is "Debutante," the first true Himalayan kitten (however, it's more like a modern Balinese cat than the Himalayas we see today).


After World War II, American breeders named Marguerita Goforth succeeded in creating Persian-like dyes. It was officially recognized as a new breed by the Cat Pioneer Association (CFA) and the American Cat Fanciers' Association in 1957.

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In 1984, in a move that surprised many breeders, the CFA united the Persian and Himalayan types, claiming that they had similar body types. Even today, some cat organizations do not provide this type with its own name.

However, the breed now has Championship status in all associations (such as the Himalayas or Persians) and was the most popular type in 1996, according to CFA statistics (including Persia).