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Half Siamese, Half Himalayan=?
Hi everyone,
I just found out that my dearly departed, 19 1/2 year old 'baby child' named Blue, was actually a half Siamese and half Himalayan. Blue's been 'gone' exactly one month ago, today-Dec.20th-04. So what exactly did this bloodline make him/Blue? A mix breed? Or, is there an actual name for a breed like this? As an aside: For all those who kindly took the time to respond to my last several posts, I have just* gotten a white medium-haired kitten who I've named "Dove". He has one blue eye and one hazel eye. Although he's not really super laid-back, he is* relatively calm and fairly gentle. Dove also can simply 'be' with me in the same room without constantly* running around and He can also just observe me. He makes eye contact with me when I speak with him, and already seems to know my voice/ his name..? So, I'm reeeally happy to announce him as my new 'baby' addition. ML |
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Congratulations on your new baby. Blue was a mixed breed. I'm sure Dove will
be a beauty, too. Gail "Slimpickins" wrote in message ... Hi everyone, I just found out that my dearly departed, 19 1/2 year old 'baby child' named Blue, was actually a half Siamese and half Himalayan. Blue's been 'gone' exactly one month ago, today-Dec.20th-04. So what exactly did this bloodline make him/Blue? A mix breed? Or, is there an actual name for a breed like this? As an aside: For all those who kindly took the time to respond to my last several posts, I have just* gotten a white medium-haired kitten who I've named "Dove". He has one blue eye and one hazel eye. Although he's not really super laid-back, he is* relatively calm and fairly gentle. Dove also can simply 'be' with me in the same room without constantly* running around and He can also just observe me. He makes eye contact with me when I speak with him, and already seems to know my voice/ his name..? So, I'm reeeally happy to announce him as my new 'baby' addition. ML |
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On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 03:22:33 +0000, Slimpickins wrote:
Hi everyone, I just found out that my dearly departed, 19 1/2 year old 'baby child' named Blue, was actually a half Siamese and half Himalayan. Blue's been 'gone' exactly one month ago, today-Dec.20th-04. So what exactly did this bloodline make him/Blue? A mix breed? Or, is there an actual name for a breed like this? As an aside: For all those who kindly took the time to respond to my last several posts, I have just* gotten a white medium-haired kitten who I've named "Dove". He has one blue eye and one hazel eye. Although he's not really super laid-back, he is* relatively calm and fairly gentle. Dove also can simply 'be' with me in the same room without constantly* running around and He can also just observe me. He makes eye contact with me when I speak with him, and already seems to know my voice/ his name..? So, I'm reeeally happy to announce him as my new 'baby' addition. ML From what I have read about cat genetics, the Himmie decended originally from the Siamese, so you could rightfully call your beloved a Siamese offspring. IMHO Siamese are wonderful cats. Congrats on your new babycat. MLB |
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"mlbriggs" wrote in message
news On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 03:22:33 +0000, Slimpickins wrote: Hi everyone, I just found out that my dearly departed, 19 1/2 year old 'baby child' named Blue, was actually a half Siamese and half Himalayan. Blue's been 'gone' exactly one month ago, today-Dec.20th-04. So what exactly did this bloodline make him/Blue? A mix breed? Or, is there an actual name for a breed like this? As an aside: For all those who kindly took the time to respond to my last several posts, I have just* gotten a white medium-haired kitten who I've named "Dove". He has one blue eye and one hazel eye. Although he's not really super laid-back, he is* relatively calm and fairly gentle. Dove also can simply 'be' with me in the same room without constantly* running around and He can also just observe me. He makes eye contact with me when I speak with him, and already seems to know my voice/ his name..? So, I'm reeeally happy to announce him as my new 'baby' addition. ML From what I have read about cat genetics, the Himmie decended originally from the Siamese, so you could rightfully call your beloved a Siamese offspring. IMHO Siamese are wonderful cats. Congrats on your new babycat. MLB **Thanks MLB, I really wonder why Siamese and Himalayan's are NOT bred? To me, this is a no brainer. Blue was such a sweet cat and so beautiful ( he was apricot flame point), inside and out. He neeever had any behaval problems / issues. Would come if I whistled, was extremely obedient and loyal. Extremly docile and gentle. Good God, I can't even begin to name all the excellent charator traits that he had. Needlesstosay, I would get another fifty-fifty-(Siamese and Himalayan breed of cat) in a heart-beat if* I knew where they were available, And if I knew about the parent/cats' personality. Honestly, IMO, this 'mix' should* be a *new* breed, no doubt in my mind. And I can't believe that if, and since, the 'Persian' breed is so readily available ( and I personally would NOT want a Persian), then why* in the world isn't the Siamese and Himalayan 'Mixed blend' available??! Comments and suggestions are welcome. ML |
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On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 03:22:33 GMT, Slimpickins wrote:
Hi everyone, I just found out that my dearly departed, 19 1/2 year old 'baby child' named Blue, was actually a half Siamese and half Himalayan. Blue's been 'gone' exactly one month ago, today-Dec.20th-04. So what exactly did this bloodline make him/Blue? A mix breed? Or, is there an actual name for a breed like this? Himalayan is a cross between Siamese and Persian. A half himi half siamese would be 3/4 siamese, 1/4 Persian. |
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On 2004-12-21, Slimpickins penned:
I really wonder why Siamese and Himalayan's are NOT bred? To me, this is a no brainer. Blue was such a sweet cat and so beautiful ( he was apricot flame point), inside and out. He neeever had any behaval problems / issues. Would come if I whistled, was extremely obedient and loyal. Extremly docile and gentle. Good God, I can't even begin to name all the excellent charator traits that he had. Needlesstosay, I would get another fifty-fifty-(Siamese and Himalayan breed of cat) in a heart-beat if* I knew where they were available, And if I knew about the parent/cats' personality. Honestly, IMO, this 'mix' should* be a *new* breed, no doubt in my mind. And I can't believe that if, and since, the 'Persian' breed is so readily available ( and I personally would NOT want a Persian), then why* in the world isn't the Siamese and Himalayan 'Mixed blend' available??! Comments and suggestions are welcome. I'm sure that your Blue was all these things and more, but he's one data point. Even if you did get another siamese/himalayan, there's no guarantee the cat would have all of the traits you loved about Blue. It wouldn't be fair to the new cat, either, to expect it to behave a certain way just because another cat did. Half the fun of a pet or child is watching them develop their own unique personalities! Congrats on Dove! -- monique, who is sometimes allowed to pet Oscar, a grey^H^H^H^Hblue-cream DLH with an attitude! |
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"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message
... On 2004-12-21, Slimpickins penned: I really wonder why Siamese and Himalayan's are NOT bred? To me, this is a no brainer. Blue was such a sweet cat and so beautiful ( he was apricot flame point), inside and out. He neeever had any behaval problems / issues. Would come if I whistled, was extremely obedient and loyal. Extremly docile and gentle. Good God, I can't even begin to name all the excellent charator traits that he had. Needlesstosay, I would get another fifty-fifty-(Siamese and Himalayan breed of cat) in a heart-beat if* I knew where they were available, And if I knew about the parent/cats' personality. Honestly, IMO, this 'mix' should* be a *new* breed, no doubt in my mind. And I can't believe that if, and since, the 'Persian' breed is so readily available ( and I personally would NOT want a Persian), then why* in the world isn't the Siamese and Himalayan 'Mixed blend' available??! Comments and suggestions are welcome. Monique Y. Mudama wrote: I'm sure that your Blue was all these things and more, but he's one data point. Even if you did get another siamese/himalayan, there's no guarantee the cat would have all of the traits you loved about Blue. It wouldn't be fair to the new cat, either, to expect it to behave a certain way just because another cat did. Half the fun of a pet or child is watching them develop their own unique personalities! Congrats on Dove! **Thank you, Monique. And yes, Dove is "Ma boy!" ;-). I was thinking along the lines that everything I've read regarding Himalayan's say that they are known for being extremely docile and gentle ( save for the occasional anomalies and inbreds). Siamese are known for being very loyal and smart. To me this combo = Excellence. So why not breed for those not so common and excellent traits... Hummm.. I think I've had a light bulb moment :-). I have just* discovered my new occupation...Now, if I can jussst find the right people that haven't* (oh, this is a Biggie) already spayed their great & beautiful Siamese's and Himalayans. I digress. ML |
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"Slimpickins" wrote in message
... So why not breed for those not so common and excellent traits... Hummm.. I think I've had a light bulb moment :-). I have just* discovered my new occupation...Now, if I can jussst find the right people that haven't* (oh, this is a Biggie) already spayed their great & beautiful Siamese's and Himalayans. I digress. Ugh!! Just what we need... someone who has no idea what the F they are doing to start breeding cats. I'm sure if you look around, you will already find someone who had this brilliant idea before. Why don't you breed a potbellied pig and an elephant? Then you can make pygmy elephants! -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG |
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On 2004-12-21, Slimpickins penned:
"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message ... I was thinking along the lines that everything I've read regarding Himalayan's say that they are known for being extremely docile and gentle ( save for the occasional anomalies and inbreds). Siamese are known for being very loyal and smart. To me this combo = Excellence. So why not breed for those not so common and excellent traits... Hummm.. I think I've had a light bulb moment :-). I have just* discovered my new occupation...Now, if I can jussst find the right people that haven't* (oh, this is a Biggie) already spayed their great & beautiful Siamese's and Himalayans. I digress. I don't know all that much about breeding and genetics, but it does seem to me that in breeding, 2+2 doesn't necessarily equal 4. I'd do some research before you put together a business plan for the venture capitalists! That being said, of course it's true that cats are breeding in all sorts of combinations, all on their own. My main reservation with your idea is that I know there are *so* many cats out there who do need homes that I hate the idea of even more being produced. -- monique, who is sometimes allowed to pet Oscar, a grey^H^H^H^Hblue-cream DLH with an attitude! |
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Ugh!! Just what we need... someone who has no idea what the F they are
doing to start breeding cats. I'm sure if you look around, you will already find someone who had this brilliant idea before. Why don't you breed a potbellied pig and an elephant? Then you can make pygmy elephants! -- -Kelly ** Yaaawn. What a blanky-blank horror that would be. Lighten up, Kelly. You must be in your 20's. Oh and BTW, since when is mating within the same class of species the same as mating between non related species, like a "potbellied pig and an elephant"? Bone up on your science, will you? PLONK... ML |
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