Himalayan Cat 101 : Breed & Personality

In today's video, we are going to talk about a lovable cat, that is capable of being a quiet companion, and an energetic playmate at the same time. This breed is generally friendly to everyone.

The Himalayan cat.

The Himalayan, or Himmie for short, is a Persian cat in a Siamese costume. The Himalayan cat is a man-made breed, established by mixing Persians with Siamese. Unlike its parent breeds, the Persian and the Siamese, which are considered natural breeds. The main goal of the breeders were to bring out the color points and blue eyes of the Siamese.

In 1931, Breeders started working towards this objective, specifically to decide how the color point gene was passed on. Cat breeder Virginia Cobb and Harvard Medical School researcher Clyde Keeler, produced longhaired cats with the distinctive color point genes of the Siamese, through selective breeding, over long periods of years. The first kitten to be called a Himalayan was labeled the Debutante of Newton.

This is a cat that is moderate-size. Typically, Himalayans have a weight category of 7 to 12 pounds.

The breed is known to have heavy bones, a well-knit body, and a short tail. It possesses short legs and a long, thick, and glossy coat. The Himalayan's most stunning features are its broad head and it's large, round, vivid blue eyes.

For the Himalayans, there are two facial types: extreme and traditional. Although the current show trend is toward a more extreme facial type, cats of this type are more prone to health problems and genetic disorders. Since then, pet owners are recommended by the TCA, also known as The Traditional Cat Association, to only adopt traditional, or "doll-faced" Himalayan cats.

The Himalayan is considered to be a breed that communicates in abundance, compared to that of the Persian. Although this breed is a lot more active than it's natural predecessors, they are known to be a lot quieter than the Siamese. This uncommon combination of personality traits, make the Himalayan a perfect indoor companion. Even though these cats are gentle and peace-loving, they still need to have fun, physical activities, in which they can release their stored energy. The Himalayan is also known for playing games such as fetch and getting into a lot of mischiefs, amazingly though the simplest toy, or even a single piece of paper will keep it entertained. Besides that, a Himalayan may become highly attached to its owner, needing constant attention and pampering. That is one thing that you really need to keep a note of, in terms of the breed's personality.

Both pedigreed cats and mixed-breed cats have varying incidences of health problems that may be genetic in nature. Health complications can't easily be avoided, especially for breeds that are genetically altered by man. While breeds like these are attractive and sweet they are prone to a number of potential health issues, most commonly related to their physical structure.

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