Often called the blue-eyed beauty, Himalayan cats are one of the most affectionate cats of the feline world. They're often confused with Persian cats, and whilst they do have a brachycephalic skull like the Persians, the Himalayans are pointed cats, which means that the extremities of their body, i.e. ears, tail, and paws, are dark-coloured, while the rest of their body is light-coloured.
The origin of the Himalayan cat dates back to 1930 when scientists at Harvard university crossed a Persian with a Siamese cat. The result was a cat that inherited the best characteristics of both cats - fluffiness, intelligence, charisma, and affection. The Himalayans today come in chocolate, seal, lilac-blue, and cream.
Often called the blue-eyed beauty, Himalayan cats are one of the most affectionate cats of the feline world. They're often confused with Persian cats, and whilst they do have a brachycephalic skull like the Persians, the Himalayans are pointed cats, which means that the extremities of their body, i.e. ears, tail, and paws, are dark-coloured, while the rest of their body is light-coloured.
The origin of the Himalayan cat dates back to 1930 when scientists at Harvard university crossed a Persian with a Siamese cat. The result was a cat that inherited the best characteristics of both cats - fluffiness, intelligence, charisma, and affection. The Himalayans today come in chocolate, seal, lilac-blue, and cream.