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Himaliyan cats

5 Answers  |  Asked By: kittycatkk   133   

I wanted some in fo about himaliyan cats as i really don’t know about them
if possible please provide a link for the picture about it.

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Answer 1
kitty

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http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/persian-him.html

By: Kat   2688
 

Answer 2
kitty

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The Himalayan, also called colorpoint Persian and colloquially referred to as Himmy, is a breed of cat with extremely long, fluffy fur, and the blue eyes and the points of a Siamese. Himalayan is the American term, while in Europe they are referred to as colorpoint Persians.

They were bred from Siamese (for the markings) and Persians (for coat-length and temperament), and share the characteristics of both breeds. Himalayans are now considered the same breed for cat registries (CFA), (TICA) as the modern Persian show cat since they have the exact same conformation with a pointed coat.

The body of a Himalayan is white or cream, but the points come in many different colors: blue, brown, lilac, chocolate, flame, red and cream. The points can also be tabby or tortoiseshell-patterned. Both the chocolate and lilac point Himalayan are the most difficult to produce. These color traits are autosomal recessive, meaning both parents must possess the gene in order for any offspring to express the trait.

These cats are sweet-tempered, intelligent and generally very social and good companions. Because of their heritage from the Siamese cats they tend to be more active than Persians. They are more prone to hairballs than other breeds. Due to the amount of inbreeding involved in breeding these cats commercially, they are prone to genetic deformities and have a greater likelihood for developing inherited problems such as joint problems, organ abnormalities, and particularly Polycystic kidney disease among other diseases.

Like many long-haired cats, Himalayans need to be brushed daily to keep their coats looking their best and healthiest. In addition, they may need their face wiped daily, depending on the cat. Bathing a Himalayan is also recommended by some breeders, to help reduce the amount of oil on the cat’s fur and skin.

By: khushi   1583
 

Answer 3
kitty

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heres the link for pictures
http://www.thecatgallery.com/cat_models_page_3.html

By: khushi   1583
 

Answer 4
kitty

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Here are some links on the breed:

Source Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayan_(cat)
Source Link: http://www.thecatsite.com/Breeds/57/Himalayan-Cats.html
Source Link: http://kitten-central.com/himalayan-cat-breed-guide.html

 

Answer 5
kitty

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check this links on
http://www.petpublishing.com/catkit/breeds/himalayan.shtml
http://www.himalayancatsonline.com/home.shtml

By: catkat   171
 

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