Himalayan Cat

The Himalayan cat is a hybrid breed that shares all the characteristics of the Persian cat with those of the Siamese-patterned cat but is characterized by the points on the cat's extremities (the face, feet, ears, and tail). The ideal Himalayan cat is a powerful cat with superb boning and muscle, one that is well-balanced and exudes a sense of imposing force.

According to certain registries, the Himalayan is either a colorpoint sub-breed of Persian or a long-haired sub-breed of Siamese. They have been combined by the World Cat Federation with Javanese, Colorpoint Shorthair, and other breeds to form the Colorpoint.

They make excellent indoor cat companions and are frequently known as "Himmies." They have a fun side as well as being kind, serene, and sweet-tempered. A piece of crumpled paper or a cat toy will keep Himalayans amused for hours, or at least until their next nap, just like Siameses do. Himalayans are dedicated to and reliant on humans for safety and affection. They enjoy being caressed and groomed, which is fortunate because every owner of a Himalayan spends some time doing just that each day. They are calm and won't pester you for attention the way some breeds will, just like their Persian siblings. They are not talkative like Siamese, and they have the same level of energy as the Persians.