Himalayan (Himalayan)
Last checked 2026-07-03
The Himalayan is a Siamese colored Persian. Long, thick fur, flat face Gentle and quiet personality, likes to sleep on laps. Suitable for people who have time to brush their fur every day and raise them in an air-conditioned room. Because both their thick fur and short face make them unable to withstand the heat in our country very well.
| type | cat |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States/Persia |
| Size | medium · long hair |
| Life expectancy | About 9-15 years |
| Habit | Gentle · Quiet · Good-natured · Intelligent · Likes to sleep on laps |
| Thailand weather | He is a colorpoint Persian with a long, thick double coat and a short-faced cat that PetMD says has limited heat tolerance. Therefore, it is a breed that should be raised in an air-conditioned room in Thailand, especially for obese or elderly cats. |
| fur care | The coat must be brushed every day to prevent tangles. And wipe clean around the eyes every day to prevent tear stains. |
| exercise | low to moderate activity Slightly more active than Persian. You need to be encouraged to exercise. |
| Common diseases in the breed | Respiratory syndrome of short-faced cats brachycephalic airway syndrome (PetMD) · Hereditary polycystic kidney disease (PKD) (PetMD) · Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), tear problems and patella dislocation (PetMD) |
| suitable for | Quiet · Needs a lot of grooming |
Resources: www.petmd.com · vcahospitals.com · cfa.org — Last checked 2026-07-03
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