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4/28/2009

Himalayans are Great!!
They are very loving with their family and friends! Most do pretty good with other cats and some do well with dogs. Some are a little snobby but you have to love them anyways! They are beautiful cats! They do need grooming pretty often because of their long fur, but the overall cost to have one isn't very high. Most are pretty quiet unless they really want your attention. As kittens they are ...
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Himalayan

Country / place of origin: United States

History: The history of the Himalayan breed began in the 1930's when Persian and Siamese cats were selectively crossbred to give rise to a new breed which had the Persian's long hair and the pointed coloring of the Siamese.

While the Himalayan is considered to be a unique breed by The International Cat Association (TICA), it is grouped together with the Persian and Exotic Shorthair (shorthaired version of the Persian) under a "Persian Breed Group standard". The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) considers the Himalayan to be a color variation of the Persian rather than a separate breed, although they do compete in their own color division. In Europe Himalayans are referred to as "Colourpoint Persians".

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Himalayan Cats Review

I have had about 5 of these little lovers in my time....

Rating by: Alcats (2

) updated January 30, 2010 14:49

Currently 100

Mr. Snuggles

I used to foster for a cat sanctuary in Norfolk. I ac...

Rating by: shazzaanna (1

) December 10, 2009 08:44

Currently 100

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Himalayans the perfect pet

These beautiful laid back cats have wonderful looks a...

Rating by: sandraq8 (2

) December 07, 2009 12:16

Currently 100

Smokey

Smokey is my grandfather's cat. He's just a huge, laz...

Rating by: Kristen V (1

) October 27, 2009 08:23

Currently 100

himalayans are sooo sweet to own

high maintenance but well worth the work

Rating by: purrs-n- fluff (0

) September 18, 2009 23:50

Currently 100

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Appearance	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	5.0
Health vigor	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.5
Friendly with owner	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.9
Friendly with family	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.8
Friendly with strangers	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	3.9
Friendly with dogs	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	3.6
Friendly with other cats	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	4.4
Activity level	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	3.0
Vocalization	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	3.0
Destructive behaviors	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	1.6
Maintenance/Care	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	3.8
Cost to own	Currently 100 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110	2.9

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