When you hear the Himalayan cat for the first time, you may think that it is more or less related to the Himalayas. In fact, it is just because it looks very similar to the rabbit with this name.
The Himalayan cat combines the gentleness, charm and responsiveness of the Persian cat with the intelligence and gentleness of the Siamese cat. It also has no special diseases or genetic defects. Therefore, the Himalayan cat is today Very popular. So how do we choose when purchasing? Let’s take a look below!
1. Appearance requirements
1. Head
The overall head should be broad and round, with a round forehead and a round lower jaw. The entire head and short and thick neck should be Cooperate and coordinate. The nose is short and flat, and the cheeks and palate are plump and round. Remember, it is a fault if you have a convex face.
2. Ears
The ears are small, and the overall shape is a small triangle, but the ends of the ears are slightly rounded, the base of the ears is not wide, and the distance between the two ears is wide and low. On the skull.
3. Eyes
The eyes are large and round, slightly protruding, very bright, the distance between the eyes is slightly wider, and the eyes are blue, and the bluer the brighter they are. Good, non-blue eyed ones are inferior.
4. Body
Typical short and fat body shape, with deep and wide chest, shoulders as wide as waist, and ribs expanded and rounded. The lower abdomen should be drawn up and should not be too thin or abnormally swollen. The back is short and the topline is very flat. There should be no deformity in the back when selecting.
5. Limbs
The limbs are short, fat and straight, with strong bones. The feet are big, round and very powerful.
6. Tail
Its tail is very thick, medium in length, especially not too short, and must be in proportion to the body. Can be lowered below the topline when walking, but does not drag the ground.
7. Coat
The coat is long and dense, standing up rather than sticking to the body surface. The hair is soft, silky and shiny. The nape of the neck is richly feathered, forming a ruffle. The hair between the ears and toes is long, and the tail hair is rich.
8. Coat color
Body hair colors include seal fur, blue, and chocolate.Lilac, lilac, white, red, etc. The spots are seal spots, blue spots, chocolate spots, lilac spots, cream spots, mixed spots, lynx spots, etc. There should be obvious contrast between the body hair color and the spots. There are dark spots on the face, ears, limbs, toes and tail, and those with the same color are preferred.
2. Personality requirements
Most Himalayan cats are not active cats and they will not move around at will. Although they like to play sometimes, lying quietly is their normal state. However, it is still very willing to get close to people and play. When selecting, try to choose a Himalayan cat that has a desire to play after being teased, and has a strong appetite when it smells meat. It would be better if there is one that can hear your call and respond.
Since Himalayan cats have become very popular in recent years and are in short supply, many pet stores now sell not all purebred cats. Therefore, when choosing, be sure to pay attention to every detail. ! Today’s sharing ends here.
