Himalayan

The Himalayan cat breed was created by mixing Persian Cats and Siamese Cats sometime in the mid-20th century and is relatively new. The resulting cats have long-haired coats and the colorpoint markings of a Siamese but the couch potato personality of the Persian. 

If you love to cuddle, the Himalayan is a good cat companion for you. They need patient, calm, and gentle owners who can commit to helping keep their coat from tangling by grooming it frequently. They enjoy playing and engaging with their owners and will often greet them at the door when they arrive home.

Himmies still need exercise and mental stimulation despite being fairly mellow cats. They can catch the zoomies and go racing around the house, or they can engage in interactive toys, puzzle feeders, and play sessions.

Himalayan cats don’t need anything special in the space department but will want access to toys, playtime, and your lap.

Himalayan cats have long and luxurious coats that need daily grooming to prevent matting. Fortunately, Himmies think of grooming as bonding time and will enjoy being brushed.

Smart and eager, the Himalayan cat can be trained via positive reinforcement methods. They can tackle basic commands.

Easygoing and happy, the Himalayan cat is a good family cat. They are gentle and loving with their families and can get along with other pets if socialized properly.

The cost of a Himalayan from a breeder is significantly more than the cost of adopting one from a local shelter or rescue. The adoption fee usually covers additional items such as spaying or neutering, vaccines, and microchipping.