Back in 1924, Himalayan cats first appeared as a result of crossing Burmese, as well as Siamese and Persian breeds. The name of this breed comes from the Himalayan rabbit, which has an external resemblance to such cats. In color, these beauties are similar to Siamese, and in length of hairs - like Persians. They have very thick and dense fur, various colors, each representative has a distinct muzzle, ears, paws and tail. If we talk about the constitution, then such animals are quite large and massive, stocky. They have a wide and deep chest, a rounded body.
These animals are very calm, balanced and loyal to their owners. They do not like noisy games and pranks, prefer quiet fun, for example, for hours such cats can have fun with crumpled paper in a ball or a small toy.
The Himalayan cat rarely gives a voice. For him, the attention of the owner, the manifestation of love, care, affection is very important. Loneliness such animals are very poorly tolerated. If a stranger appears in the apartment, then your pet will become timid and alert.
But he will not show aggression under any circumstances. This breed gets along well with other animals. Himalayan kittens are very fond of children.
Representatives of this breed need good care. Their hair will simply get confused if you do not comb it regularly. In order to prevent the formation of warlocks, which will then have to be cut with scissors (as a result of which your beauty’s appearance will be damaged), you must first comb the pet with a comb with rare teeth. Then the straightened wool should be combed with a comb to remove dead hairs. And finally, using a natural bristle brush, wool is thoroughly combed. In the event that the hair is too glossy or smells bad, be sure to bathe the animal, because the Himalayan cat is a lover of this procedure. Due to the fact that representatives of this breed have a defect in the nasal septum, against the background of which the lacrimal canal is poorly formed , these animals often show increased lacrimation. Therefore, you need to properly care for your eyes and face.
Wash your pet's face.
It is very important not to forget that the Himalayan cat does not like to be in a small space, it needs freedom of movement, otherwise the animal can manifest extreme stress.
Very interesting is the fact that each lamb is two or three kittens, and the mustachioed babies are born completely snow-white, with short hair, and only six months later they show the distinctive features of this breed.
If we talk about the diseases of such animals, then basically the Himalayan cat is distinguished by good health. But sometimes in these animals there is polycystic kidney disease, which they inherited from the Persians.
Get a representative of this breed in your house, and you will get the most positive emotions, joy and happiness. These cats are very fond of the owners, they follow them everywhere and try to help in everything. If you watch TV while sitting on a couch or in an armchair, then your pet will definitely come to you and settle down on his knees. Such animals cannot stand loneliness, they constantly need attention. The most ideal option for them when all family members are at home. Then they are absolutely calm and satisfied.
Representatives of this breed have a very beautiful color - light coat on the body, darker - on the face and legs, as well as the ears and tail. Such cats will become a real decoration in your home. And the wonderful character, intelligence and devotion to the owner make them just perfect companions. These gorgeous animals will give you all their love, you will not have to be bored with them, because they are quite sociable and like to be near those who care about them.