Himalayan

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Description

The Himalayan has the stocky body type, long hair, and placid temperament of the Persian, but has the pointed pattern of the Siamese. The breed started in the 1930s when breeders wanted to blend the body type of the Persian cat with the striking colorpoint markings of the Siamese. (Note to pet buyers: The Siamese is not used in responsible Himalayan breeding programs and has not for decades. Anyone trying to sell "Siamese-Himalayan mixes" or "Siamese-Persian mixes" is selling mixed-breed cats, not true Himalayans). It was first accepted by GCCF in 1957 as the Colourpoint Longhair.

Himalayans are docile, gentle cats, though they do enjoy play. "Docile" does not mean "inactive"! Their coats are long, luxuriant, and mat easily. Daily grooming is required to keep their coats free of painful mats.

In some associations, such as CFA, Himalayans are considered part of the Persian breed. In others, such as ACFA, TICA, or Catz (New Zealand), it is classified as a separate breed. In Britain, the Himalayan is known as the Colourpoint Longhair.

Associations: The Himalayan is accepted in all major cat registries. In CFA, ACA, and GCCF, it is considered a color class of the Persian rather than as a separate breed.

Books about this breed from amazon.com

Himalayan Cats 2008 Square Calendar
Himalayan Cats : Everything About Acquisition, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, Health Care, and Breeding (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by J. Anne Helgren, illustrated by David Wenzel
Guide to Owning a Himalayan Cat by Coleman McDonald

Breed Information

Breed Portrait of the Himalayan Cat (CFF - in PDF format)
Choosing a Himalayan (PetPlace.com)
Himalayan (IAMS Breed Profile)
Himalayan Breed Profile (Catz-NZ)
Himalayan-Persian Breed Article (CFA)
Persian Breed Profile (CFA)
Persian-Cats
The Himalayan: Pinnacle of Success (Cats & Kittens)
Wikipedia: Himalayan

Show Standards

Persian Group Breed Standard (ACF)
Persian Colorpoint Group Breed Description (ACF)
Himalayan Breed Standard (ACFA)
Himalayan Breed Standard (Catz-NZ)
Persian Breed Standard (CFA)
Persian Breed Group Standard (TICA)

Publications

Persian News: The International Journal of Persian Cat Breeds

Clubs/Associations

Colourpoint Cat Club (GCCF)
Colourpoint Society of Great Britain (GCCF)
The Atlantic Himalayan Club

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