Himalayan
The Himalayan is a breed or sub-breed of long-haired cat identical in type to the Persian, with the exception of its blue eyes and its point colouration, which were derived from crossing the Persian with the Siamese.
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Größe
Mittel
Gewicht
7-12 lbs (3-5 kg)
Lebenserwartung
9-15 years
Energielevel
Niedrig
Kinderfreundlich
Ja
Wohnungstauglich
Ja
💖 Charakter & Verhalten
Sweet, tempered, and affectionate. They are generally calm but have a playful side.
🍖 Futter & Leckerlis
Hairball control diet is good due to long fur. Wide bowls help with brachycephalic face.
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🧶 Spiel & Aktivitäten
Lieblingsspiele und -aktivitäten:
- Crumpled paper
- Feather teasers
- Napping
- Grooming
- Soft toys
Low activity. Encouragement to play helps prevent weight gain.
🏡 Lebensumgebung
Indoor only. Requires daily grooming to prevent mats. Heat sensitive.
✨ Wissenswertes
- Man-made breed crossing Persian and Siamese.
- Called 'Himmies'.
- Named after the Himalayan rabbit pattern.
- Have blue eyes like Siamese.
- Mr. Jinx from 'Meet the Parents' was a Himalayan.