Flame Point Himalayan Kitten

If you're considering a flame point Himalayan kitten for your next pet, you may have a hard time finding this fairly rare coloring, but the hunt can be worth the effort. Not only is the color pattern one that creates a gorgeous cat, your cat will have a unique look that your friends will envy.

A Himalayan is part of the Persian cat family. Put simply, Himalayans are Persians with color points. Himalayans were originally created through breeding Persian cats and Siamese cats, the result is a beautiful animal with all of the good personality traits of both breeds. Himalayan cats can come in a variety of point colors, including:

• Seal Point
• Blue Point
• Chocolate Point
• Lilac Point
• Lynx Point Pattern
• Flame Point

The flame point Himalayan kitten has cream colored fur with red points and is much rarer than some of the other colorations. A lot depends upon the genes from the parents, and wide variations in color can even occur in the same litter of kittens. There are many other variations that can occur, but the Cat Fanciers' Association (CA) only recognizes certain colors. Like other colorations of Himalayans, flame points have long fur that is very soft, and they have very vivid blue eyes.

Flame points have the same personality as other Himalayan and Persian cats. This breed is fairly laid back and quiet. Although any kitten can get a bit rowdy, this is a breed that is rather calm. These cats are loving and affectionate, and they tend to get along well with other pets in the household. This breed also tends to be heavier in the body and has shorter legs. This makes jumping more difficult, so Himmy's are less likely to jump on counters and table tops. This makes the breed very appealing to many cat owners.

All Himalayans are born with white or cream colored fur. Typically, a kitten's color points will begin to show within a couple of weeks after birth. The points typically intensify rather than fade as the kitten grows toward adulthood. For example, a kitten that has darker, chocolate points will not have those points lighten to red, but a kitten with pale orange points should deepen to a richer red with maturity.

After making sure you've purchased your kitten from a reputable breeder, you'll want to begin getting him or her accustomed to grooming early on. Although Himalayans are laid back in nature, most cats dislike water and grooming regardless of their nature. However, because of their long, thick fur, Himmy's require more grooming than a short haired breed. Here are some things you'll want to help your new kitten become used to so you won't have problems when he or she is an adult.

• Regular brushing
• Face washing
• Eye cleaning
• Ear cleaning
• Nail clipping

Regular grooming will keep your cat's fur from becoming matted and tangled. Cleaning the eye area with a damp cloth can help prevent eye infections and keep the area clear of crusty debris.

In addition to their beautiful markings, flame points are coveted for their endearing personalities. Many owners of flame points believe it is the red gene that creates the unique characters that come from this color pattern. Whatever the reason, you're certain to adore your new kitten.

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