HIMALAYAN
 

Essentially a Persian with colorpoint pattern of Siamese. Otherwise known as Colorpoint Longhair. Especially distinctive are the contrasting points, which may be solid, tortoiseshell or lynx. Body colour ranges from white to beige. Compact, stubby body. Short legs & neck. Large, round, vividly blue eyes. Snubbed nose. Tiny rounded ears  set low on head. Short, thick tail. Beautiful, thick, very long coat up to 5". Require daily grooming. Pointed coat - most common colours seal (dark brown), chocolate, blue & lilac (pinkish grey). More active & louder than Persians. Not as active & loud as Siamese. Loving, affectionate, gentle, docile, devoted. Copes quite well with children.