Himalayan Persian Cats

Chardan Cattery, breeding Himalayan and Persian Cats

 Established 1979

Email:  Carolannks@gmail.com

 These Kittens are for Sale from Chardan Cattery (203) 484-4356  

Kittens below are of exceptionally good type from well established Grand Champion lines

These kittens were sired by . . . 

  Spicehill's Pepperoni of Chardan

(pictured at left)

This is the  grandfather of the kittens shown above, bred by Gail Hart, Spicehill Cattery, Breeders of Himalayan Cats & Kittens Since 1976.

Spicehill Joker was bred by Spicehill Cattery, Spicehill Peppercorn bred with CH Kitty Charm Toy Joy
 

Old Castle Houdini of Spicehill  Spicehill Cattery
Seal-Lynx Point Male. Sire of our newest addition!!

"CFA Registered"

What does it mean  to "register" the pedigreed Himalayan Persian Cat ?

What is the Cat Fancier's Association (CFA)?

There are a number of registries and associations in which to register your cat, but Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) is the World's Largest Registry of Pedigreed Cats.  Check out their web site by clicking on their logo.  All kittens at Chardan Cattery are registered with CFA.  Insist on CFA registration when you buy your kitten!

Temperament

These cats are sweet-tempered, intelligent and generally very social and good companions. Because of their heritage from the Siamese cats they tend to be more active than Persians.  From www.cfa.org: (CFA (Cat Fanciers Association)  is the leading cat breed organization)

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Spicehill Jolene
Seal Point
Halaroo Chyna of Spicehill
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GRC Spicehill Joker

The Himalayan Persian Cat

The Himalayan is a breed of long-haired cat identical in type to the Persian, with the exception of its blue eyes and point coloration, which were derived from the crossing of the Persian with the Siamese. In Europe they are referred to as Colourpoint Persians or Colourpoint Longhairs.  The Cat Fanciers' Association considers the Himalayan a color variation of the Persian rather than as a separate breed, although they do compete in their own color division.     

While the Himalayan is considered a breed separate from the Persian by The International Cat Association, it is grouped together with the Persian and Exotic Shorthair(shorthaired version of the Persian) under a "Persian Breed Group standard".[1]

Fur

Like many long-haired cats, Himalayans need to be brushed daily to keep their coats looking their best and healthiest. In addition, they may need their face wiped daily, depending on the cat. Bathing a Himalayan is also recommended by some breeders, to help reduce the amount of oil on the cat's fur and skin. The fur on the body of a Himalayan is white or cream, but the points come in many different colors: seal (or black), blue, lilac, chocolate, red and cream. The points can also be tabby or tortoiseshell-patterned. The chocolate and lilac point Himalayans are the most difficult to produce, because both parents must carry the gene for chocolate/lilac to produce a chocolate or lilac kitten, as the trait is autosomal recessi..

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Spicehill Chatterbox
GRC Spicehill Joker
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Halaroo Chyna of Spicehill

owned by Gail Hart, Spicehill Cattery, Breeders of Himalayan Cats & Kittens Since 1976.

Persians, with their long flowing coats and open pansy-like faces are the number one breed in popularity. Their sweet, gentle, personalities blend into most households once they feel secure in their new environment. Creatures of habit, they are most at home in an atmosphere of security and serenity, but with love and reassurance, can easily adapt to the most boisterous of households. Their quiet, melodious voices are pleasant and non-abrasive. They communicate delightfully with their large expressive eyes and make charming pets for all ages. Persians have short heavily-boned legs to support their broad, short bodies. They like to have their feet firmly planted and are not given to high jumping and climbing. Playful but never demanding, they love to pose and will drape themselves in a favorite window or chair, enhancing the decor in much the same way as a treasured painting. Persians are tremendously responsive and become a constant source of joy and delight to their owners. Pleasurable as an unexpected sunbeam, their companionship is close and enduring.

Facial Features

Show Himalayans display a nose break as do show Persians (the "Peke" or "Ultra-Face" variety), and have very large, round eyes with the nose leather right between the eyes. Breeder or pet Himalayans generally have longer noses than the show cats, and may display a longer muzzle and smaller eyes than the show cats do. All three types of cat are Himalayans, however.

Spicehill Tiger Lilly, a  Tortie-Lynx Point

owned by Gail Hart, Spicehill Cattery,

Body Type

Like Persian cats, (this is a persian cat within CFA, the leading cat organization)  the Himalayan cat tends to have a round (cobby) body with short legs, which makes it harder for them to jump as high as other cats do. Some do have more of a Siamese like body, though, and can jump as high as seven feet.

 

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Colorpoint Classification Definitions

Tortie Point Female  Kitten

Blue Point: A cat whose blue coat color is confined to the points: the feet, ears, tail, and face mask.^[2]

Chocolate Point: Chocolate color on the points (face mask, ears, tail, and legs), as opposed to the darker seal brown.^[3]

Cream/Flame Point: These colors can be very close. There are hot creams and light reds. If both parent cats are definitely dilutes (blue, cream or bluecream), the offspring cannot be a flame point.^[4]

Seal Point: Sealbrown color on the points.^[5]

For informational purposes - from Wikipedia::  The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc. (CFA) was established in 1906 and is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats [1] and the predominant pedigreed cat registering association in North America. Headquartered in Manasquan, New Jersey, CFA's stated mission is to preserve and promote the pedigreed breeds of cats and to enhance the well-being of all cats. CFA's first licensed cat shows were held in Buffalo, New York and Detroit, Michigan in 1906.  CFA has grown tremendously during the last century and celebrated its centennial in 2006. In May 2006, CFA recognized 39 breeds for its Championship Class, one in Provisional Class and one in Miscellaneous Class