Himalayan
- Lifespan
- 8–11 years[1]
Temperament
Poised, Sweet, Sedate, Affectionate
[1]Build and comparisons
Himalayan belongs to TICA’s Persian group with Persian and Exotic, sharing a substantial muscular build under abundant fur.
[1]Head and expression
A round face, large round eyes and full cheeks can be compared with Persian through eye colour and coat distribution.
[1]Coat and scope
Long abundant hair combines points and blue eyes. TICA lists Himalayan separately, allowing comparisons with Persian and shorthaired Exotic of the same body type.
[1]Registry classification
CFA treats Himalayan as a colour division of Persian, distinct from TICA’s separate breed listing.
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