Himalayan Cats and Kittens Central
Your Online Guide to Himalayan Cat Breed (Breads)
Information, Breeders and Photos
Welcome to the
Himalayan Cats
Central Breed Guide on Cats and Kittens Central. If you are
considering adding a Himalayan kitten or adult Himalayan cat to your
family, Himalayan Cats and Kittens Central offers plenty of
information to assist you in making an educated decision in the
choice of the purrfect Himalayan cat or kitten.
Himalayan Cats and Kittens Central offers
a concise Himalayan Cat Breed Profile with
Himalayan pictures, a Directory of Responsible
Himalayan Cat
Breeders,
Himalayan Kittens For Sale,
Himalayan Cat Clubs,
Himalayan Rescue,
Himalayan cat breed information,
books
on Himalayan cat care and Himalayan cat grooming and much more.
What is the history of the Himalayan cat
breed? What does a Himalayan cat look like? Do Himalayan
cats have any special care or grooming requirements? What
kind of temperament and activity level is common in the Himalayan cat breed?
We'll answer all these questions and more with our comprehensive information
page.
We hope you enjoy your visit today, and wish
you the very best in your quest for a beautiful Himalayan cat or kitten for your
family. Himalayan Cat Breeder Advertising Services: Are you a
responsible breeder of Himalayan cats and kittens? We also offer effective and
affordable advertising services for responsible
Himalayan cat breeders.
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Himalayan
Cat History: Some 50 years ago, cat fanciers decided to try to
create a cat of
Persian coat and type but with the color pattern of the
Siamese cat. In North America the resulting cats were called
Himalayans, while in Europe they were classified as Colorpoint
Long-hairs. The ideal Himalayan cat is identical to all other
Persian cats in type, the standard being the same except for the
color. The Himalayan cat's eyes are as deep blue as possible.
Recognized point colors in the Himalayan cat include seal (dark bitter
chocolate), chocolate (milk chocolate), blue, lilac, red (or
flamepoint Himalayan),
cream point himalayan, tortie, blue-cream, seal lynx (tabby) and
blue lynx. Some registering associations regard the Himalayan cat as a
separate breed. The largest group, the Cat Fanciers Association,
decided some years ago to register Himalayan cats as
Persian-Himalayans, a division of the Persian breed. The Himalayan cat
breed's gentle, entertaining disposition makes it a popular pet.
 Himalayan
Cat Breed Appearance: The Himalayan cat's body is medium to
large, of the "cobby" type, low on the legs, broad and deep through
the chest, equally massive across the shoulders and rump, and with a
sweet "pansy" face. There appear to be variations among breeders
between flat faced Himalayans and
Doll-Faced Himalayans (Dollface
Himalayans) which are very popular among Himalayan cat fanciers.
Contrary to its "fluffy"
appearance, the Himalayan cat has good muscle tone with no evidence
of obesity. The Himalayan cat's coat is is defined by the CFA by the
following:
CFA considers the Himalayan
cat as just another color of the Persian cat breed. In TICA, the
Himalayan cat is considered a separate breed, but is included in the
Persian Cat Breed Group, which also includes Exotic Shorthair
cats.
The AACE judges the
Himalayan cat under its own separate breed standard.
With its glorious
long-flowing coat and sweet face to match its disposition, it is no
wonder the Himalayan cat is the favorite cat among all pedigreed
breeds. Himalayan cats require a secure, serene environment, but
once they feel safe, they will be a constant source of pleasure to
the lucky household that is owned by a Himalayan.
Himalayan Cat Grooming:
The Himalayan cat requires
regular maintenance to keep the beauty of that coat, so consider
carefully before making what should be a lifetime commitment to this
glorious cat. Learn more about the Himalayan Cat Breed!
View our Himalayan Cat Breed Facts
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Atlantic Himalayan Club - The Atlantic Himalayan Club, a CFA
affiliated breed club dedicated to the Himalayan breed,
publishes an international quarterly magazine and the Himalayan
Breeders Manual which includes pedigrees of all Himalayan GC's.
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Himalayan Cat Fanciers Club - Breed history, list of
members, and photo gallery.
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Himalayan Cat Breed Club Sites:
You can request to have your URL and description added to the information
above. We do require that you
place a reciprocal link to
this page on your site's links or index page. Once this has been done,
please
contact our webmaster providing your web site URL, description and
the location of our link on your web site.
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There are no Himalayan Cat Rescues
listed at this time.
Himalayan
Cat Breed Rescue Sites: You can request to
have your URL and description added to the information above. We do
require that you
place a reciprocal link
to this page on your site's links or index page. Once this has been
done, please
contact our webmaster providing your web site URL, description
and the location of our link on your web site.
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Himalayan Cat Breed Information Sites: You can request to have your
URL and description added to the information above. We do require that you
place a reciprocal link to
this page on your site's links or index page. Once this has been done,
please
contact our webmaster providing your web site URL, description and
the location of our link on your web site.
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The following books about
Himalayan cat care are currently available for online purchase
through the
Cat Lover's Bookstore,
in association with Amazon.com. To view completed details about any of
the titles listed below, or to order online at a reduced price for
fast and convenient home delivery, just click the book's title or
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Amazon.com's Price: $7.99
Prices subject to change.
Amazon.com's Price: $13.99
Prices subject to change.
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The following Himalayan Cat Gifts
and Accessories can be purchased online from the Meow Marketplace,
in association with Amazon.com. Just click the item's title or image
to order online at a reduced price for convenient home delivery.
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Cats
Central's Guide to Cat and Kitten Names - Whether your
cat is the rugged outdoorsy type, or a pampered pussycat,
this exhaustive list of cat and kitten name suggestions is
sure to help you find a purrfectly unique cat name or kitten
name for your new Himalayan kitten including Aristocratic,
French, Irish, Celtic cat names and more! Also includes an
extensive list of
Cat Names
books you can purchase online!
- Pet
Net's Name that Pet! -
Pet Net offers a great list of
pet names
suggestions for dogs, cats and other family pets.
Cat Names Books From the Cat
Lover's Book Store:
 1000
Cat Names: From A to Z - Cats have
very distinctive personalities, and every new kitten deserves a
name to match its looks and character. Prince might be the
perfect name for a pussycat of regal appearance—though Yogi
would be a better fit for a comical cat who always gets into
mischief. Those two plus 998 additional names fill this
entertaining and informative little book, written to inspire
soon-to-be cat owners. They'll find names to match not only
their kitten's personality, but also to reflect their own tastes
and interests, all names presented in alphabetical order. And
while trying to decide on that perfect feline name—whether it be
Pinocchio or Picasso, Hercules or Hamlet—cat owners can delight
over the dozens of enchanting, comical, and endearing color
photos of kittens at rest and at play.
Click Here to purchase online from the Cat Lover's Book Store!
 5001
Names For Cats - From Stephen Baker, the wildly funny expert
on pets, comes this hilarious book on living with your feline
companion. Learn how to pick an appropriate name for your cat,
and hope that kitty chooses to acknowledge this name. Chapters
are organized on the basis of cat characteristics, with original
names such as:
• Kamaiki (Middle Eastern black coffee,
for a black cat)
• Paloma (Spanish for "white dove")
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Koni (a shock absorber in race cars, for your fast cat)
Click Here to purchase online from the Cat Lover's Book Store!
 Finally!
Names For Cats - When it's time to
choose a name for your cat, be as finicky as your favorite
feline! This handy and delightfully illustrated guide contains
more than 500 creative names based on a cat's behavior and
personality. Along with original names, Mimi Fontaine has
included her own imaginative and whimsical drawings to accompany
this comprehensive list. If you've adopted a pair of cats, check
out the section for Duos and Duets. "Names for Cats" is a
wonderful reference tool and a perfect gift to delight all cat
lovers.
Click Here to purchase online from the Cat Lover's Book Store!
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