Himalayan — breed standard (TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Himalayan — breed standard (TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Himalayan is a man-made hybrid breed identical to the Persian but distinguished by pointed colouring on the extremities (facial mask, feet, ears and tail) and deep blue eyes.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Exotic Shorthair is the shorthaired equivalent of the Persian, differentiated only by coat length.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The head is round and broad, with small, round-tipped ears and large, round, full eyes set level and far apart.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Persian has a long, flowing coat with a dense undercoat and an immense ruff; the Exotic has a short, dense, plush coat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* All traditional, sepia and mink colours are accepted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* For Himalayans, eye colour other than blue is a disqualifying fault, as are a kinked tail and severely maloccluded or improperly focusing eyes.