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.
⚡ Datos rápidos
Tamaño
Mediano
Peso
7-12 lbs (3-5 kg)
Esperanza de vida
9-15 years
Nivel de energía
Bajo
Bueno con niños
Sí
Apto para piso
Sí
💖 Personalidad y comportamiento
Sweet, tempered, and affectionate. They are generally calm but have a playful side.
🍖 Comida y premios
Hairball control diet is good due to long fur. Wide bowls help with brachycephalic face.
⚠️ Información general — para necesidades alimentarias específicas, consulta a un veterinario.
🧶 Juego y actividades
Juegos y actividades favoritos:
- Crumpled paper
- Feather teasers
- Napping
- Grooming
- Soft toys
Low activity. Encouragement to play helps prevent weight gain.
🏡 Entorno de vida
Indoor only. Requires daily grooming to prevent mats. Heat sensitive.
✨ Curiosidades
- 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.