Buyer question
Is a Himalayan good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Himalayan 3 out of 5 for beginners (easy temper, heavy care).
Source: the Himalayan page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Himalayan in the Animal Library
The detail
A Persian with Siamese-style points and blue eyes, created by crossing the two breeds in the 1930s–50s. It has the Persian’s quiet, gentle nature, full coat and flat face, and the same demand for daily grooming.
- Temperament
- Gentle, quiet, sweet
- Best fit
- Calm homes, daily groomers
- Energy
- 1 out of 5 (Prefers lounging)
- Grooming load
- 5 out of 5 (Daily combing, eye care)
What to weigh
Daily combing, eye cleaning and hygiene trims are routine. The flat face brings breathing and tear issues, and kidney disease is common in untested lines.