Havana Brown - Mixed Cat Breed Characteristics & Facts

The Havana Brown distinguishes himself because his head is longer than it is wide. Here are some of Havana Brown's possessions.

A Havana Brown mixed-breed cat is pictured.

Havana Brown, a mixed-breed cat, possesses the following characteristics:

History

How did a brown cat born in Southeast Asia and thought to protect its owner from harm become known as a Swiss Mountain Cat, then as Havana Brown? However, it appears that solid-brown Thai cats that resembled Siamese were on display in Britain in the 1890s. The complete answers to these questions have been lost to time. During this time, they were given the name "Swiss Mountain Cat."

The Siamese Cat Club of Britain declared in 1920 that brown cats with blue eyes were unattractive, and that was the end of that. By the 1950s, breeders had given up on self-brown (solid-colored) cats. Then, a group of British cat breeders decided to investigate how they were created. They got a male chestnut-brown kitten by breeding a short-haired black cat with a chocolate-point Siamese.

Russian Blues and Burmese may have also been involved in the creation of the Havana Brown, a breed whose only connection to Cuba is that its color is said to resemble a fine Havana cigar. According to a 1982 CFA Yearbook article, the most common and successful way to produce a self-brown cat was to cross a black shorthair cat with a seal-point Siamese with the chocolate gene.

When they were first brought to the United States in the 1950s, the cats, also known as Chestnut Foreign Shorthair, could have been Cuban spies during the Cold War. They go by a variety of names. At that point, the breed began to divide. People in the United Kingdom currently regard him as a brown Oriental Shorthair. In America, he is known as the "Havana Brown," and his body and head are distinct from his British cousin.

The Cat Fanciers Association approved of the breed in 1964. Because the Havana Brown is so uncommon, his genetic diversity is under threat. The cats can be crossed with unregistered black or blue domestic shorthair cats, certain colors of Oriental shorthair cats, or chocolate-point or seal-point Siamese through a program that began in 1998.

The kittens produced by these pairings can be used to produce Havana Browns. If these kittens are the same color as Havana Browns, they may be registered as such.

Size

The Havana cat weighs between 6 and 10 pounds.

Personality

Whether or not the Havana Brown cat was named after the leaf, they are very appealing once you get to know them. They are outgoing and friendly. Expect one to follow you around the house as you go about your business.

The Havana, like most Siamese cats, can be demanding and talkative, but his voice is softer and his personality is more reserved. He is intelligent and enjoys puzzles and other mind-challenging toys. When Havana has had his fill of playing, he will gladly jump up onto your lap.

Health

Purebred and mixed-breed cats can both have health issues that are caused by their genes. Even though most Havana Browns are healthy, upper respiratory infections can occur in some of them, especially when they are young.

Care

Because the Havana Brown's coat is short and smooth, it only needs to be combed once a week. It will shine if you polish it with a chamois. You rarely need to take a bath. Brushing your teeth will help you avoid gum disease. Even though it is preferable to brush every day, brushing once a week is preferable to brushing never. Trim your nails twice a month.

Wipe away any discharge from the corners of your eyes with a soft, damp cloth. To prevent the spread of an infection, use a different part of the cloth for each eye. Examine your ears once a week. If they appear dirty, use a cotton ball or soft, damp cloth dipped in a 50/50 mixture of warm water and cider vinegar to clean them. Cotton swabs should not be used because they can cause damage to the ear canal. Don't let the box become soiled.

Cats are very particular about the cleanliness of their litter boxes. A Havana Brown cat should not be allowed outside because it may contract diseases from other cats, be attacked by dogs or coyotes, or face other dangers that cats who go outside face, such as being hit by a car. When Havana Browns go outside, they run the risk of being apprehended by a thief looking to steal one of these beautiful cats without paying for it.

Making and caring for coats

Even the Havana Brown has different-colored whiskers. The only part of his body with a breed standard is his whiskers. They are brown and the same color as his coat. Bright green eyes in an oval shape stand out amongst the rich chocolate brown. The Havana is easily identified by the fact that its head is longer than it is wide. The large ears are pointing forward.

His rich, warm reddish-brown fur is short and silky. His body is muscular and strong. A kitten or young adult cat may have a hint of tabby markings, but these fade as the cat grows older. Pink leather covers the nose, and the paw pads are pinkish brown.

The children and the animals

A well-cared-for Havana Brown can be a good friend to a child. He is cheerful and amusing. He's the type of cat who enjoys learning new tricks and playing fetch, and because he's so active, he won't tire out before the child.

He prefers to live with other cats and dogs who get along well with cats because he is so friendly. Introduce pets to each other gradually and with caution so they can learn to get along.