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.
⚡ Faits en bref
Taille
Moyen
Poids
7-12 lbs (3-5 kg)
Espérance de vie
9-15 years
Niveau d'énergie
Faible
Adapté aux enfants
Oui
Adapté à l'appartement
Oui
💖 Personnalité et comportement
Sweet, tempered, and affectionate. They are generally calm but have a playful side.
🍖 Alimentation et friandises
Hairball control diet is good due to long fur. Wide bowls help with brachycephalic face.
⚠️ Informations générales uniquement — pour des besoins alimentaires spécifiques, consultez un vétérinaire.
🧶 Jeux et activités
Jeux et activités favoris:
- Crumpled paper
- Feather teasers
- Napping
- Grooming
- Soft toys
Low activity. Encouragement to play helps prevent weight gain.
🏡 Cadre de vie
Indoor only. Requires daily grooming to prevent mats. Heat sensitive.
✨ Anecdotes
- 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.