A Himalayan cat is actually a type of Persian cat. Himalayan cats were developed when breeders cross bred Persians and Siamese cats to get a cat with Siamese coloring and Persian body type. Because of the amount of long fur they have, Himalayan kittens often resemble little puff balls. A Himalayan kitten looks larger than an average kitten because of all of his fur, but he is in fact about the same size.

Himalayan cat breeders have worked very hard over the years to create beautiful and diverse color combinations for the Himalayan coat; the Cat Fancier’s Association recognizes the following color point options: chocolate, seal, red, cream-tortie, blue, lilac, blue-cream, chocolate-tortie, lilac-cream, seal lynx, blue-lynx, red lynx, cream lynx, tortie lynx, chocolate lynx, blue-cream lynx, lilac lynx, chocolate-tortie lynx, and lilac-cream lynx. While these seem to make many different cats physically, in fact the cats all need very specific physical characteristics to be eligible for a cat show; this is especially true with respect to their eyes, which must be bright blue. Other colored eyes results in expulsion from a show.

Himalayan cat personalities may vary from being very playful to being rather quiet. Unlike some purebred cats, Himalayans are fairly affectionate. Most Himalayans have a playful side that they show when the mood strikes them. But they are not hyper and overly active cats. Their personality traits come from their ancestral lineage. The playful personality of a Persian cat comes through in the Himalayan cat, and the quiet, subdued calmness of the Siamese cat also shines through. Since Himalayans are long haired cats, they require almost constant grooming attention; daily combing of a Himalayan cat is necessary to prevent matting of the under side of their fur coat.

Himalayan kittens for sale may seem like a child’s dream come true, especially since Himalayan kittens are so fluffy and cute. But most Himalayan Persian cats for sale are produced by breeders. Breeders put their Himalayans cats for sale to sell them to a person who will show the cat. It’s true that some people adopt Himalayans as house pets, but many breeders won’t sell to casual buyers. Also, Himalayans are often extremely expensive.

Most purebred cats have health problems, and the Himalayan cat is no different Himalayan cat health problems range from sinus problems and over production of tears to severe liver problems. Himalayans also have a high propensity for cataracts.