Himalayan cat (Himalayas)

Himalayan cat

Breed characteristics

• Adaptability: 10
• Family Affection: 10
• Game activity: 3
• Intelligence: 6
• Total health: 6
• Hair loss: 7
• Friendliness for children: 5
• Dog Friendly: 4
• Love for meow: 3

Story

Himalayan cat – it can be said Persians with color Siamese. After all, they were deliberately bred in this vein, that is, in the 1950s, breeders just wanted to create Persian cat with Siamese color, and some features character.

However, in fact, work to create this breed has begun back in 1931, when a Harvard researcher Clyde Keeler Medical School and Virginia Cobb breeder started cross Siamese and Persian cats in order to find out how it is the color point gene that is transmitted. Success came a few years later, when a kitten with distinct characteristic features of the future breed. The kid received the name Debutant Newton.

Today, among representatives of various felinological organizations there is a difference of opinion regarding these pets. Himalayan cat breed alone considered independent, descended from the Persians and Siamese, others consider her a subspecies of Persian cats. In the history of registries there were even scandals associated with the “chemistry” – it’s diminutive the affectionate derivative of the “Himalayan”.

In particular, the Cat Lovers Association recognized the Himalayan, as a special breed in 1957. But in 1984, the CFA Board of Directors under pressure from other organizations and reputable breeders decided reclassify the Himalayan as a variety of Persian coloring breed.

This caused a storm of indignation among the supporters of independence. breed of Himalayan cats, and in a sense the storm didn’t pass by this day. Indeed, many registries still consider these animals subspecies of the Persians. And here is the American Cat Lovers Association and The International Cat Association, however, sided with Himalayan and classify them as a separate breed.

Description

If you value calm, kindness in pets, friendliness and do not like overly active and playful cats, breed Himalayan cat is perfect for you. This is a convinced homebody, who becomes attached and loves his family and master very much, and never does not create unnecessary problems.

The Himalayan cat has a medium-sized body (if it is not overfed), flattened muzzle of irregular shape, which may create the health problems described below and ears of medium sizes. The paws are of normal length, but due to the amount of hair they seem short. The tail is luxurious, fluffy, color – specific. The average life expectancy is 9-15 years.

Personality

Himalayan cat breed has a calm disposition, balance, a good level of patience and friendliness to to others. These pets are deprived of the negative aspects of their character Persian ancestors, love a relaxed atmosphere and are not capricious. They are love to lie on the couch, and indeed spend time lying and with comfort, representing a kind of living decoration of your the interior.

Moderately smart, obedient enough and will not do intrigues if they don’t like anything in your behavior. Himalayan cat perceives children well if they do not squeeze too much, and do not trying to dress in different outfits. Can say that these animals generally avoid all sorts of problems and emotional shaking, not prone to pranks and prefer calm, measured rhythm of life and established life. Accordingly, moving and adaptation to a new place is difficult.

On the other hand, if you are a lonely host, and spend 6-8 hours a day at work, a Himalayan cat will take it quite calmly. She needs attention, but like every normal pet, no more Togo. Himalayans perceive other domestic animals calmly.

Common diseases

Many of the health problems described below are related to form muzzle pet, you need to know.

• labored or noisy breathing caused by constricted nostrils;
• bad tooth bite;
• eye diseases – cherry eye, entropion and progressive retinal atrophy;
• feline hyperesthesia syndrome, nervous breakdown systems;
• thermal sensitivity;
• polycystic kidney disease (genetic test available);
• predisposition to ringworm;
• oily seborrhea – itching, redness, and prolapse wool.

Care

Since this is a long-haired breed, you will find regular combing the hair twice a week, and also, you need to be prepared for molting. Also, do not forget to brush your pet’s teeth three times a week, every 10 days, cut the claws, clean the ears and eyes from pollution. Bathing can be done once in several months.

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