The Havana
Brown is a beautiful Oriental type cat with a chocolate color and a soft and
shiny coat. It is an intelligent and affectionate cat, but quite shy with
people it doesn't know. Even if he is calm, he loves above all to play and
prefers the cozy comfort of an outdoor home.
Weight: 3
kg to 4 kg
Coat :
short
Color :
chocolate
Life
expectancy: 15 years
Gestation
period: 63 days
Description
and characteristics of the Havana Brown
The Havana
Brown has a rather unique look with its entirely chocolate-colored dress, with
shades of mahogany, smooth, soft and shiny. The latter highlights the intense
color of its large oval eyes, always green. It is a medium sized cat with a
muscular body, relatively long legs and a triangular shaped head. The female is
smaller than the male.
Its ears
are quite large and carried straight on its head. One of the characteristics of
the Havana Brown is also its very square muzzle. Its tail is moderately long
and ends with a tapered tip.
There are
two types of Havana Brown: the American type (muscular and rectangular body)
and the English type (muscular and slender).
Origin
of Havana Brown
The Havana
Brown is a descendant of the cross between a Siamese and a European Shorthair.
It appeared in the United States in the 1950s and was officially recognized in
the mid-1960s. But its true country of origin is Thailand. The Havana Brown
arrived in Europe in the 19th century in Great Britain where breeders created
the breed as we know it today. It is a rare cat especially in Europe. It is
even in the process of extinction.
Character
and behavior of the Havana Brown - Who is it for?
The Havana
Brown is known as an intelligent, sociable and affectionate cat. He loves to be
cuddled. His character closely resembles that of the Siamese, one of his
ancestors. He has a boundless affection for his master whom he follows
everywhere. On the other hand, it is a shy cat with people foreign to its
family.
How to take
care of your Havana Brown: his needs
Sensitive
to the cold, the Havana Brown prefers the cozy comfort of a home rather than
the outdoors. In terms of maintenance, a weekly brushing is enough to maintain
the shine of its dress.
The
Havana Brown's diet
Havana
Brown is as satisfied with industrial food as it is with "homemade"
food, as long as it is of good quality. Be careful not to give it too much to
eat, otherwise it will become obese.
The
health of Havana Brown
Havana
Brown has no particular health concerns. However, like all cats, it is
necessary to protect it against diseases by vaccinating it against rabies,
typhus, leukosis and coryza.
Price of
a Havana Brown kitten
The price
of a Havana Brown kitten will depend on the sex, the pedigree of the parents,
the conformity to the breed standards, etc.
Price of a
Havana Brown male: 900 to 1,350€.
Price of a
Havana Brown female: 1 000 to 1 350€.