Himalayan Cat Breed Or Colouration
One of our all time
favourite Cat has long been the topic of slight confusion, is this Cat actually
a breed on its own, or just a colour variant of the Persian Cat? Truth is,
research and studies are still ongoing to prove either or. Regardless, this Cat
is recognisable anywhere, and if you hadn’t already known, we're talking about the
Himalayan Cat ☺
The Himalayan Cat
Also
fondly known as Himmie for short, the
Himalayan Cat is referred to by many in Europe as the “Colour-point Persian”.
This is because the distinctive colouration of a Himalayan Cat is derived from
crossbreeding a Persian Cat and a Siamese Cat. What breeders hoped to achieve
was a long coat with the point markings of a Persian. The name Himalayan is
also used to refer to other animals with similar colouration, such as the
Himalayan Rabbit.
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How Does A Himalayan Cat Look Like?
Himmies
are a medium to large sized Cat, with a body structure similar to that of a
Persian Cat (strong body with slightly short
legs). But in certain cases where more of the Siamese genes are portrayed,
their legs may be a little taller.
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Grooming Needs
A stunning
lush coat of a Himalayan Cat does not come without maintenance efforts, combing
and brushing almost every day prevents the long hairs from matting and forming
tangles! They also reuire regular baths (at least once a month), and eye
cleaning especially for Peke-faced Himmies (don’t
let those tears form build ups or stain their pretty coats).
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What Is A Himalayan’s Personality Like?
A
Himalayan Cat’s personality is sweet and as pretty as they look, be it
Peke-faced, or Doll-faced. You can expect an active, playful Cat that is also
gentle, loyal and loving all at the same time. With their soft voices, they can
be a little more vocal than a Persian, but only be heard when they want to be
fed, or when they’re yearning for some attention.
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Owning A Himalayan Cat In Singapore
We have
not seen many Himalayan Cats around, which could be a good thing (we’re hoping they’re all kept safely at home).
These Himmie Cats do not come cheap, unless you’re lucky enough to meet a rescued
one at a local shelter. They do require more effort than other Cats for
grooming maintenance, please ensure that you have done all necessary research
and preparations to provide a safe, happy home for your Pet(s). With proper
care and love, Himalayan Cats have an average lifespan of 9 to 15 years or
more!
Adopt, Don’t Shop
Specific
breeds are great, but we could say the same for all other crossbreeds and
rescued strays. Before you head off to purchase a Pet, always keep an eye out
for adoption drives or check out local shelters and groups for more options,
you could always count on finding your next sweet kitty and providing a forever
home for a rescued furry pal ☺
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