What is the difference between a Himalayan and a Persian? Are they the same breed?
Yes, they are the same breed. They crossed a Persian with a Siamese to produce the long coat of the Persian and the color pointed markings of the Siamese. Basically, it took a Persian to make a Himalayan. Himalayans are also known as Color Pointed Persians. Himalayans are generally more vocal than Persians; they obtained that trait from their Siamese heritage. Himalayans retain the deep blue eye color of their Siamese heritage, whereas the Persians eyes tend to turn copper or green. Himalayans are not mixed breeds’ or mutts’, but a CFA recognized category of Persians. They are known as the most favored Persian amongst Persian lovers. What do you mean by a Color Point Persian? A Color Pointed Persian is commonly known as a Himalayan. The Color Points are referring to the 8 points’ on the cat. two ears, 4 paws, the tail and the mask on the face. The body can have various shades of white, but the color points are what determine the color of the Himalayan. Himalayans can have the following
