The Himalayan cat is a cross between the Persian and Siamese breeds. Their beautiful long, silky coats come from their Persian relatives, while the pointed coloring on the ears, tail, face, and ...

1. Bombay Cat 2. Himalayan Cat 3. Siamese Cat 4. Rusty-Spotted Cat 5. Ragdoll 6. Birman Cat ...

Himalayans have long, soft fur and bright blue eyes. Himalayan Cat Photo Credit: Pexels ...

Birman: These pointed cats come in six different colours and have white mittens on their paws. Himalayan: This breed is the result of crossing Siamese and Persian cats.

A mix of Persian and Siamese, the Himalayan has a thick coat and striking blue eyes. Photo Credit: Pexels ...

The Himalayan mutation naturally occurs in South Asian domestic cats, says Leslie Lyons, a feline geneticist at the University of Missouri who first identified the mutation in Siamese cats.

Country of origin USA: Himalayan cat was first bred in the United States in the 1930’s. This breed was developed by crossing Siamese cats with Persians.

The Himalayan mutation naturally occurs in South Asian domestic cats, says Leslie Lyons, a feline geneticist at the University of Missouri who first identified the mutation in Siamese cats.