It's easy to miss, so watch for it. Every cat's nose pad, or nose leather, has unique characteristics. Just as no two humans have the same fingerprints, it's a fact that no two feline noseprints are ever alike. Like the cigars which bear its name, the Havana cat has a rich chestnut-brown color. True to its Siamese forebearers, the Havana is very intelligent but demands a great deal of attention.
Some experts think that the cat came from northern Africa or the Near East.
The Romans were slow to appreciate the utility of cats as mousers. In fact, the Roman world regarded the cat as a symbol of liberty before they perceived its practical value as a mouser. The cat appears to be the only domestic animal not mentioned in the Bible. Even their whiskers are kinky. Charles Dicken's cat, Williamina, started out life named William.