A Michael Broad Blog
A heady mix for the ladies (some ladies – I shouldn’t generalise) of cats and shoes. These are Vogue photographs and although it is not stated by Vogue, as far as I know, the cats are purebreds in my opinion and I have, for the fun of it, identified the breeds. I can’t identify …
By Tim As an animal communicator specializing in working with lost animals, I’ve had the pleasure of reuniting many families with their missing pets. Two such cases transpired in London not too long ago when cat owners in London contacted me about their missing cats. The first cat, Colin, wandered off after being in …
Colonel Meow, one of the most famous internet cats in the world, died January 29 after a brief illness. He was rescued several years ago by the Seattle Persian and Himalayan Society after being found abandoned on the side of a road. Colonel Meow underwent a thorough vet exam, and was soon adopted through …
Ann Marie Avey owns the world’s hairiest cat, Colonel Meow. He lives in Los Angeles, USA. Apparently, “hairiest cat” in this case means the individual cat with the longest fur. Colonel Meow is a Himalayan cat. Himalayans are pointed Persians (Persians with coats that are pointed like a Siamese cat but with a greater …
By Caroline I am sometimes misunderstood, but not when it comes to my love for all cats. This story is about a cat named Makita (Kita for term of Endearment). Kita was eight weeks old when she came into my life. The most inquisitive fluffball with blue eyes and a good, long nose for …
by Debbie Lapeyrouse (San Antonio TX) Rocky Max Above are photographs of two Male Blue Point Himalayan Kittens born 6/29/10. They were sired by… CH, RW/TICA SGG, RW R-C Cosmic Cowboy CFA CHAMPION TICA SUPREME GRAND CHAMPION 2007 TICA South Central REGIONAL 6th BEST LONGHAIRED CAT 2007 TICA INTERNATIONAL 3rd BEST BLUE POINT HIMALAYAN …
by KIRK (Edmonton, Canada) Hello all. I have a 15 yr old Hymalayan that has enjoyed good health all his life but now his breathing has gotten heavy. He hasn’t changed his daily routine at all just the heavy breathing. Any suggestions to what it might be would be very helpfull. Thank you – …
Photo above: Ayla Red Point Doll Face © Daniëlle Rozeboom Himalayan Cats – contents: Introduction History Colours Health Practical Information Breeders (selected) + Standard (links to) Introduction Himalayan cats (“Himmies”) are called “Colourpoint Persians” in Europe, whilst “Himalayan” is an American term. The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) classify this cat breed under the “Himalayan Division” …
