Himalayan Cat Pictures

If you love fluffy cats, you will love these Himalayan cat pictures. In looks, the Himalayan cat is almost exactly the same as the Persian, the main difference being the colorpoint pattern of its coat and the deep blue eyes. In fact, the CFA, the world’s largest cat registry, recognizes the Himalayan as a sub-category of the Persian breed.

A Few Characteristics of Himalayan cats

Just like the Persians, Himalayans have a stocky body. However, they are not fat.
They have big heads, short necks, broad faces and large eyes.
Himalayans have tiny, round-tipped ears.
They have short legs and round feet.

Himalayans and pop culture Himalayan Cat Picture 1

Here are some well-known Himalayan cats.

Mr. Jinx, Jack Byrnes’ cat in the movies Meet the Parents (2000) and Meet the Fockers (2004), is a Himalayan cat.
Martha Stewart has 3 Himalayan cats: Beethoven, Mozart and Bartok.
Sassy, one of the main characters in the movies Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) and Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996), is also a Himalayan.

Himalayan Cat Picture Gallery

The following images are brought to you in affiliation with Zazzle.com. By the way, these pictures of Himalayan cats make great gifts for feline lovers.

Quotes about Felines

Here’s a tiny collection of some of my favorite quotes about cats. Enjoy!

If the pull of the outside world is strong, there is also a pull towards the human. The cat may disappear on its own errands, but sooner or later, it returns once again for a little while, to greet us with its own type of love. ~ Lloyd Alexander

If you would know what a cat is thinking about, you must hold its paw in your hand for a long time. ~ Jules Champfleury

Cats, like butterflies, need no excuse. ~ Robert A. Heinlein

There are few things in life more heartwarming than to be welcomed by a cat. ~ Tay Hohoff

It doesn't do to be sentimental about cats; the best ones don't respect you for it. ~ Susan Howatch

There has never been a cat
Who couldn't calm me down
By walking slowly
Past my chair.
~ Rod McKuen

My cat speaks sign language with her tail. ~ Robert A. Stern

A cat's behavior is a direct reflection of his feelings. ~ Carole Wilbourn

Every life should have nine cats. ~ Author Unknown

For more quotations about felines, please go to our cat quotes page.

I hope you enjoyed these Himalayan cat pictures, which showcase the loveliness of these beautiful kitties. For more pictures and information about felines, please visit the following...

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