Havana Brown Cat | Cat Breeds | Petfinder Havana Brown Cat See more adoptable Havana Brown cats available on Petfinder Watch Video About Havana Brown Cats Cats 101: Havana Brown Havana Brown Cat Personality More distinctive than the muzzle, ears, or minklike coat is the Havana Brown?s personality. Although still quite rare and for years one of the cat fancy?s best kept secrets, Havanas have built a solid following of enthusiastic fanciers. Havana Browns are affectionate, gentle, highly intelligent, and, unlike their Siamese compatriots, quiet. They are remarkably adaptable and agreeable cats, and adjust to any situation with poise and confidence. Havanas must have human interaction if they are to live happy, healthy lives. They crave attention from their human companions and are not content unless they can be by your side, helping you with your household tasks. Havanas love to reach out and touch their favorite humans; they often nudge their human friends with an outstretched paw as if asking for attention. 'Fetch' is a favorite Havana Brown game, and they can often be found carrying toys and stray objects around in their mouths.

If you've misplaced a sock or some other small, easily carried object, check your Havana's cat bed. You might find that it has magically found its way there. Havana Brown Cat Breed Traits Rather than attempt a Siamese body style as British breeders have done, American breeders have favored a more moderate body and head type for their Havana Browns. The British Havana Brown is considerably more Siamese in conformation than North American Havanas. The American Havana Brown's distinctive muzzle, rich color, expressive eyes, and large ears make it distinctive and exceptionally striking among the American cat breeds. The Havana's coat is also distinctive. Color is very important to this breed: the coat should be a rich, even shade of warm brown, tending toward red-brown or mahogany rather than black-brown. Allowance is made for ghost tabby markings in kittens and youngsters. Interested in the history of the Havana Brown cat breed? The Havana Brown, a cat the color of chocolate kisses, is another breed that comes from the mysterious land of Siam.

Solid brown cats were described and depicted in the Cat-Book Poems, a manuscript written in the city of Ayudha, Siam, some time between 1350 when the city was founded and 1767 when the city was burned by invaders. These brown cats appear in the manuscript alongside royal Siamese, black and white bicolors, and silver-blue Korats. The people of Siam considered the burnished brown cats very beautiful and believed they protected their human companions from evil. Solid brown (self-brown) cats were among the first felines to come to England from Siam (now Thailand) in the late 1800s. Early records describe these cats as 'Siamese, with coats of burnished chestnut, and greeny-blue eyes'. It is believed that these imports were not all of the same genetic types, but rather represent what today would be called Burmese, chocolate point Siamese, Tonkinese (Burmese/Siamese hybrids), and Havana Browns. It's hard to tell one from another from mere descriptions. Solid brown cats were exhibited in Europe during the late 1800s and the early 1900s.

A self-brown took first prize at a show in England in 1888, indicating that, at that time, fanciers valued and treasured brown cats. At a 1928 cat show, the British Siamese Cat Club gave a special award to the cat with 'the best chocolate body.' Writers of the day described these cats as 'chocolate-colored Siamese, that is, the same color all over.' Soon after, however, self-browns fell from grace. In 1930 the Siamese Cat Club announced, 'The club much regrets it is unable to encourage the breeding of any but blue-eyed Siamese.' Solid brown cats lacking blue eyes were accordingly banned from competition and disappeared from the cat fancy. Self-browns made their comeback in the early 1950s when a handful of English breeders decided brown was still beautiful. Working first separately and then together, these breeders studied chocolate gene inheritance and then started a breeding program, apparently using Siamese, domestic shorthairs, and Russian Blues. The breeders were striving to produce a solid-colored cat in the chocolate point coloring of the Siamese, rather than the sable coloring of the Burmese.

At that time in England, the only recognized foreign breeds other than the Siamese were the Abyssinian and the Russian Blue. In 1952 the first solid chocolate kitten to be registered in England was born. This kitten, Elmtower Bronze Idol, became the foundation cat for the new breed. Bronze Idol was produced by mating a seal point Siamese that carried the chocolate gene with a solid black cat also carrying chocolate. The black cat was the offspring of a black cat bred to a seal point Siamese. Since chocolate coloration is governed by a recessive gene, Bronze Idol had to receive the gene from both parents to express the trait. In 1958 the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy accepted the breed for Championship competition under the name Chestnut Brown Foreign. Later, the breed was re-named Havana. Two stories exist regarding the naming of the breed. One claims that the Havana was named after a rabbit breed of the same color. The other maintains the Havana was named after the Havana tobacco because it has the color and matt appearance of a Havana cigar. The first Havanas reached America in the mid-1950s.

The breed was given recognition in 1959 under the name Havana Brown, and in 1964 the CFA granted the Havana Brown full Championship status. Copyright © 1998 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. based on ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CAT BREEDS by J. Anne Helgren. Shelters with Havana Brown Cats Shelters that currently have Havana Brown cats ready for adoption: Havana Brown, Cat Breed, Havana Brown Cats, Chestnut Brown Buying / Selling Well Trained Big Cats We are licensed breeders of cats, and we currently have cubs of cubs Lion, Tiger ,Cougar,Cheetah,Leopard , Jaguar and other exotics(i.e cross breed between lion and tiger) all ready for sale at very affordable prices. All our cubs are bottle-fed and raised in our home as home pets, so they are perfectly socialized and will make very good pets. We sell each cub with complete health papers from and approved vet., breeders guide manual and a 1 year health guarantee. contact rastavasabih@gmail.com Well Trained Big Cats i like know haw much cost and information ,if sand to brazil?

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cresadam Hi, i want to give out my baby Bengal cats for free to any interested person. Contact me if interested. hannah-brown1@live.com hannah brown Breed Profile: The Havana Brown Exhibitors About the Havana Brown The phrase “Chocolate Delights” is often used by Havana Brown enthusiasts to describe this charming chocolate brown cat with the mesmerizing green eyes. They are alert, intelligent, affectionate and occasionally exhibit a mischievious personality. A breed for the true cat connoisseur, many say that once you have been “owned” by a Havana Brown, no other breed will do. Sharing your home with a Havana Brown is both a privilege and a pleasure. Human companionship and interaction is a necessity for this breed. They get along well with other cats, dogs and children. Individual personalities vary, of course. Some may be somewhat reserved; however, most are outgoing, playful and talkative in a charming, coquettish way. Not only will these delightful brown characters insist on being a part of every activity in the household, they also insist on having the very last word on everything. The breed is considered moderately active when compared to some of the other shorthair breeds.

They love nothing more than a sprint around the house or a game of tag if there are other cats to join in. Second to playing, their next favorite pastime is napping. Their choice of a sleeping partner may very well be their favorite human companion. Being naturally inquisitive, the Havana Brown reaches out with a paw to touch and feel when investigating curiosities in its environment. They are truly sensitive by nature and frequently gently touch their human companions as if they are extending a paw of friendship. While a minimum of grooming and maintenance is required for this shorthaired breed, it is important that a regular grooming and bathing routine be established at an early age. Most Havana Browns love attention and will happily submit to a full body rub down with a soft rubber brush. Front and back claws should be clipped and the insides of the ears gently cleaned. Finish with a quick buffing using your hands, a soft chamois cloth or silk scarf. They experience a minimal amount of hair loss or shedding, so bathing on a regular basis is not necessary if the cat is not being shown. The ideal Havana Brown is best described as a cat of medium size and structure, firm and muscular, exhibiting a sense of power yet also elegance and gracefulness.

The two most distinctive features of the breed are its color and head shape. Its distinctive muzzle shape, coat color, large forward-tilted ears and striking green eyes set it apart from other breeds. The color of the Havana is a rich, warm, even brown – tending toward red-brown rather than black-brown. The coat is short to medium in length, smooth, lustrous and close lying. The feel of the coat has been likened to that of a luxorious mink coat. Picking up a Havana for the first time can be a surprising experience, as this lithe-looking cat actually weighs more than it appears. Males are proportionally larger than females. Overall balance and proportion are stressed more than size. The head is slightly longer than it is wide, narrowing to a rounded muzzle with a definite break on either side of very prominent whisker pads. When viewed in profile, there is a distinct stop at the eyes. The one-of-a-kind muzzle is often compared to a light bulb or a corncob stuck on the end of the face. The striking oval green eyes of the Havana are unforgettable. Any even shade of green is acceptable; the greener, the better.

Ears are large, round-tipped, wide-set and pricked slightly forward, giving the cat an alert appearance. There is little hair inside or outside of the ears, with an obvious sparseness of hair in front of the ears. Nose leather is brown with a rosy tone; paw pads are rosy-toned. Whiskers must be brown to complement the coat color. Sparse hair on the chin at the lower lip is a unique feature of this breed. This lovely brown cat originated in England as the result of planned breedings between Siamese and domestic black cats by a number of devoted English cat fanciers whose general goal was to produce a self-brown cat. The breed was first imported to North America in the 1950s. These early imports became part of the foundation stock for the Havana Brown of today. In England, the Havana follows the type of the Siamese, while in North America, breeders have maintained the look of the early imports.

In an effort to increase the shrinking gene pool, breeders received approval in 1998/1999 to permit outcrossing to unregistered black or blue domestic shorthairs, certain colors of Oriental Shorthairs, or chocolate point or seal point Siamese. For more information, please contact the Breed Council Secretary for this breed. Havana Brown Links Havana Brown Cat Breed Information How easily a cat deals with change. 5 stars Amount of warmth or friendliness displayed. 5 stars Child Friendly Cats that tend to be more playful and easygoing around children and are more tolerant of children's behavior. 4 stars Tendency to enjoy or tolerate dogs. 5 stars Level of activity often exhibited. 3 stars Amount of bathing, brushing, even professional grooming needed. 1 star Level of health issues a breed tends to have. 1 star A cat's thinking and problem-solving ability (not trainability). 5 stars Level and frequency of cat hair shedding. 3 stars Preferred amount of interaction with other pets and humans. 5 stars Tendency to be welcoming to new people. 3 stars Overview Did You Know?

In Britain, the shorthaired cat called the Havana Brown is a brown variety of the Oriental Shorthair, but the Havana Brown in the United States is a separate breed with a different body and head type. The Havana Brown’s fur resembles the wrapping of a fine Cuban cigar — or so the story goes about how the cat got his name. A number of cat breeds have been created by crossing the Siamese with other breeds to bring in desired traits, such as new colors, patterns, or hair lengths. The Havana Brown is one such hybrid. A group of British breeders in the 1950s crossed chocolate- and seal-point Siamese with black domestic shorthairs and Russian Blues to create the striking chocolate-brown cats with emerald eyes. In at least one American cat registry, The International Cat Association, the cats also come in lilac and are known simply as Havanas. The smooth coat of the chocolate-colored cats is a rich mahogany shade. Lilac Havanas are described as a sort of pinkish-gray color. Each color has matching whiskers. The cats weigh 6 to 10 pounds. Don’t get a Havana Brown if you don’t plan to spend a lot of time interacting with your cat.

The Havana Brown is human oriented, playful, and curious. He wants to spend time with his people and involve himself in everything they do. If it would bother you to have a cat dog your footsteps, do not get a Havana Brown. The Havana Brown uses his paws to investigate as well as to demand his person’s attention. Interactive toys are his favorites — anything that ensures your focus is on him. The silky coat of the Havana Brown does not shed much and is easy to groom with weekly brushing. The only other grooming required is regular nail trimming and ear cleaning. The Havana Brown is not as talkative as the Siamese, but he is sociable and likes to converse with his family in his soft voice. He gets along with children and is well suited to any home with people who will love him and give him the attention and play he desires. Keep him indoors to protect him from cars, diseases spread by other cats, and attacks from other animals. Other Quick Facts The Havana Brown is extremely rare. It’s estimated that fewer than 1,000 of the cats exist in the world. The Havana Brown’s large, round-tipped ears tilt forward, giving the cat an alert appearance.

If the video doesn't start playing momentarily, History The History of the Havana Brown A number of cat breeds have been created by crossing the Siamese with other breeds to bring in desired traits, such as new colors, patterns, or hair lengths. The Havana Brown is one such man-made breed. Solid, or “self-brown,” cats were known in England and Europe in the late 19th century and went by the name Swiss Mountain Cats. The breeding of these cats was discouraged in the 1920s, but a group of British breeders in the 1950s crossed chocolate- and seal-point Siamese with black domestic shorthairs and Russian Blues to create striking chocolate brown cats with emerald eyes. They became known as Havana Browns, probably for their tobacco-like coloring rather than any association with Cuba. They have also been called Chestnut Foreign Shorthairs. The first Havana Brown was imported into North America in the mid-1950s. The breed was accepted for registration by Cat Fanciers Association in 1959 and was granted Championship status in 1964.

To ensure a wider gene pool, the cats can be outcrossed to unregistered black or blue domestic shorthairs, certain colors of Oriental Shorthairs, and chocolate-point or seal-point Siamese. Personality Havana Brown Temperament and Personality Don’t get a Havana Brown if you don’t have a lot of time to interact with your cat. The Havana Brown is human oriented, playful, and curious. He has a strong desire to spend time with his people and involve himself in everything they do. If it would bother you to have a cat dog your footsteps, do not get a Havana Brown. The Havana Brown uses his paws to investigate as well as to demand his person’s attention. Interactive toys are his favorites — anything that will ensure your focus is on him. The Havana Brown is highly intelligent. Challenge his brain by teaching him tricks and providing him with puzzle toys that will reward him with kibble or treats when he learns to manipulate them. Always choose a kitten from a breeder who raises litters in her home and handles them from an early age. Meet at least one and ideally both of the parents to ensure that they have nice temperaments.

Health What You Need to Know About Havana Brown Health All cats have the potential to develop genetic health problems, just as all people have the potential to inherit diseases. Any breeder who claims that her breed has no health or genetic problems is either untruthful or unknowledgeable about the breed. Run, don’t walk, from any breeder who does not offer a health guarantee on kittens, who tells you that the breed is 100 percent healthy and has no known problems, or who tells you that her kittens are isolated from the main part of the household for health reasons. Havana Browns are generally healthy, however, they may be prone to developing calcium oxylate stones in the urinary tract. It’s always wise to buy from a breeder who provides a written health guarantee. Remember that after you’ve taken a new kitten into your home, you have the power to protect him from one of the more common health problems: obesity. Keeping a Havana Brown at an appropriate weight is one of the easiest ways to protect his overall health. Finding Choosing a Havana Brown Breeder You want your Havana Brown to be happy and healthy so you can enjoy your time with him, so do your homework before you bring him home.

For more information on the history, personality, and looks of the Havana Brown, or to find breeders, visit the websites of the Cat Fanciers Association , Cats Center Stage , the Fanciers Breeder Referral List , and The International Cat Association . Put at least as much effort into researching your kitten as you would into choosing a new car or expensive appliance. It will save you money in the long run. A reputable breeder will abide by a code of ethics that prohibits sales to pet stores and wholesalers and outlines the breeder’s responsibilities to their cats and to buyers. Choose a breeder who has performed the health certifications necessary to screen out genetic health problems to the extent that is possible, as well as one who raises kittens in the home. Kittens who are isolated can become fearful and skittish and may be difficult to socialize later in life. Lots of reputable breeders have websites, so how can you tell who’s good and who’s not? Red flags include kittens always being available, multiple litters on the premises, having your choice of any kitten, and the ability to pay online with a credit card. Those things are convenient, but they are almost never associated with reputable breeders.

Whether you’re planning to get your feline friend from a breeder, a pet store, or another source, don’t forget that old adage “let the buyer beware”. Disreputable breeders and unhealthy catteries can be hard to distinguish from reliable operations. There’s no 100% guaranteed way to make sure you’ll never purchase a sick kitten, but researching the breed (so you know what to expect), checking out the facility (to identify unhealthy conditions or sick animals), and asking the right questions can reduce the chances of heading into a disastrous situation. And don’t forget to ask your veterinarian, who can often refer you to a reputable breeder, breed rescue organization, or other reliable source for healthy kittens. Put at least as much effort into researching your kitten as you would into choosing a new car or expensive appliance. It will save you money in the long run. Be patient. Depending on what you are looking for, you may have to wait six months or more for the right kitten to become available. Many breeders won't release kittens to new homes until they are between 12 and 16 weeks of age. Before you buy a kitten, consider whether an adult Havana Brown might be a better choice for your lifestyle.

Kittens are loads of fun, but they’re also a lot of work and can be destructive until they reach a somewhat more sedate adulthood. With an adult, you know more about what you’re getting in terms of personality and health. If you are interested in acquiring an adult cat instead of a kitten, ask breeders about purchasing a retired show or breeding cat or if they know of an adult cat who needs a new home. Adopting a Cat from a Havana Brown Rescue or Shelter The Havana Brown is an uncommon breed. It is unlikely that you will find one in a shelter or through a rescue group, but it doesn’t hurt to look. Sometimes a pedigreed cat ends up at a shelter after losing his home to an owner’s death, divorce, or change in economic situation. Here are some tips to help you find and adopt the right cat from a rescue group or shelter. 1. Use the Web Sites like Petfinder.com and Adopt-a-Pet.com can have you searching for a Havana Brown in your area in no time. The site allows you to be very specific in your requests (housetraining status, for example) or very general (all the Havana Browns available on Petfinder across the country).

AnimalShelter.org can help you find animal rescue groups in your area. Also some newspapers have “pets looking for homes” sections you can review. Social media is another great way to find a cat. Post on your Facebook page that you are looking for a specific breed so that your entire community can be your eyes and ears. 2. Reach Out to Local Experts Start talking with all the pet pros in your area about your desire for a Havana Brown. That includes vets, cat sitters, and groomers. When someone has to make the tough decision to give up a cat, that person will often ask her own trusted network for recommendations. 3. Talk to Breed Rescue Networking can help you find a cat that may be the perfect companion for your family. Most people who love Havana Browns love all Havana Browns. That’s why breed clubs have rescue organizations devoted to taking care of homeless cats. Start with the Fanciers Breeder Referral List . You can also search online for other Havana Brown rescues in your area. 4. Key Questions to Ask You now know the things to discuss with a breeder, but there are also questions you should discuss with shelter or rescue group staff or volunteers before you bring home a cat. These include: What is his energy level?

How is he around other animals? How does he respond to shelter workers, visitors and children? What is his personality like? How old is he? Has he ever bitten or scratched anyone that they know of? Are there any known health issues? Wherever you acquire your Havana Brown, make sure you have a good contract with the seller, shelter, or rescue group that spells out responsibilities on both sides. In states with pet lemon laws, be sure you and the person you get the cat from both understand your rights and recourses. Kitten or adult, take your Havana Brown to your veterinarian soon after adoption. Your veterinarian will be able to spot problems and work with you to set up a preventive regimen that will help you avoid many health issues. Havana Brown / Cats - Domestic Breeds - Animals and Pets Pictures - Movies, Images, Photos & Information Animals and Pets pictures What are you looking for? Animals Information Tags: havana / brown Havana Brown The Havana Brown, a cat the color of chocolate kisses, is another breed that comes from the mysterious land of Siam.

Solid brown cats were described and depicted in the Cat-Book Poems, a manuscript written in the city of Ayudha, Siam, some time between 1350 when the city was founded and 1767 when the city was burned by invaders. These brown cats appear in the manuscript alongside royal Siamese, black and white bicolors, and silver-blue Korats. The people of Siam considered the burnished brown cats very beautiful and believed they protected their human companions from evil. Solid brown (self-brown) cats were among the first felines to come to England from Siam (now Thailand) in the late 1800s. Early records describe these cats as ן¿½Siamese, with coats of burnished chestnut, and greeny-blue eyes.ן¿½ It is believed that these imports were not all of the same genetic types, but rather represent what today would be called Burmese, chocolate point Siamese, Tonkinese (Burmese/Siamese hybrids), and Havana Browns. Itן¿½s hard to tell one from another from mere descriptions.

Solid brown cats were exhibited in Europe during the late 1800s and the early 1900s. A self-brown took first prize at a show in England in 1888, indicating that, at that time, fanciers valued and treasured brown cats. At a 1928 cat show, the British Siamese Cat Club gave a special award to the cat with ן¿½the best chocolate body.ן¿½ Writers of the day described these cats as ן¿½chocolate-colored Siamese, that is, the same color all over.ן¿½ Soon after, however, self-browns fell from grace. In 1930 the Siamese Cat Club announced, ן¿½The club much regrets it is unable to encourage the breeding of any but blue-eyed Siamese.ן¿½ Solid brown cats lacking blue eyes were accordingly banned from competition and disappeared from the cat fancy. Self-browns made their comeback in the early 1950s when a handful of English breeders decided brown was still beautiful.

Working first separately and then together, these breeders studied chocolate gene inheritance and then started a breeding program, apparently using Siamese, domestic shorthairs, and Russian Blues. The breeders were striving to produce a solid-colored cat in the chocolate point coloring of the Siamese, rather than the sable coloring of the Burmese. At that time in England, the only recognized foreign breeds other than the Siamese were the Abyssinian and the Russian Blue. In 1952 the first solid chocolate kitten to be registered in England was born. This kitten, Elmtower Bronze Idol, became the foundation cat for the new breed. Bronze Idol was produced by mating a seal point Siamese that carried the chocolate gene with a solid black cat also carrying chocolate. The black cat was the offspring of a black cat bred to a seal point Siamese. Since chocolate coloration is governed by a recessive gene, Bronze Idol had to receive the gene from both parents to express the trait. In 1958 the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy accepted the breed for Championship competition under the name Chestnut Brown Foreign. Later, the breed was re-named Havana. Two stories exist regarding the naming of the breed.

One claims that the Havana was named after a rabbit breed of the same color. The other maintains the Havana was named after the Havana tobacco because it has the color and matt appearance of a Havana cigar. The first Havanas reached America in the mid-1950s. The breed was given recognition in 1959 under the name Havana Brown, and in 1964 the CFA granted the Havana Brown full Championship status. Personality More distinctive than the muzzle, ears, or minklike coat is the Havana Brownן¿½s personality. Although still quite rare and for years one of the cat fancyן¿½s best kept secrets, Havanas have built a solid following of enthusiastic fanciers. Havana Browns are affectionate, gentle, highly intelligent, and, unlike their Siamese compatriots, quiet. They are remarkably adaptable and agreeable cats, and adjust to any situation with poise and confidence. Havanas must have human interaction if they are to live happy, healthy lives. They crave attention from their human companions and are not content unless they can be by your side, helping you with your household tasks.

Havanas love to reach out and touch their favorite humans; they often nudge their human friends with an outstretched paw as if asking for attention. ן¿½Fetchן¿½ is a favorite Havana Brown game, and they can often be found carrying toys and stray objects around in their mouths. If youן¿½ve misplaced a sock or some other small, easily carried object, check your Havanaן¿½s cat bed. You might find that it has magically found its way there. Conformation Rather than attempt a Siamese body style as British breeders have done, American breeders have favored a more moderate body and head type for their Havana Browns. The British Havana Brown is considerably more Siamese in conformation than North American Havanas. The American Havana Brownן¿½s distinctive muzzle, rich color, expressive eyes, and large ears make it distinctive and exceptionally striking among the American cat breeds. The Havanaן¿½s coat is also distinctive. Color is very important to this breed: the coat should be a rich, even shade of warm brown, tending toward red-brown or mahogany rather than black-brown. Allowance is made for ghost tabby markings in kittens and youngsters.

The overall impression of the ideal Havana Brown is a cat of medium size with a rich, solid color and good muscle tone. Torso medium in length, firm and muscular; general conformation is mid-range between the short-coupled, thickset, and svelte breeds; stands relatively high on its legs. Longer than wide; narrowing to rounded muzzle with pronounced break on both sides behind whisker pads; end of muzzle appears almost square; distinct stop at eyes; well-developed chin. Large, round-tipped, cupped at base; wide-set but not flaring; tilted forward giving cat alert expression. Oval, medium-sized, set wide apart. Color any vivid and level shade of green, the deeper the better. Medium length; slender; tapering at end. Short to medium; smooth and lustrous. Rich and even shade of warm brown throughout. Color tends toward red-brown (mahogany) rather than black-brown. Kinked tail; locket or button; any eye color other than green; incorrect color of whiskers, nose leather, or paw pads. None. American Wirehair Like the American Curl breed, the Wirehair started as a spontaneous mutation in the domestic cat population.

In 1966 breeder Joan Oן¿½Shea acquired from a small farm in upstate New York a kitten that was ן¿½just a hair different.ן¿½ As a breeder of Rex breeds, Oן¿½Shea recognized that the scruffy-looking red and white bicolor male kitten might represent a new breed of cat. Rate: Bombay The Bombay was created in the 1950s by the late Nikki Horner, an American breeder who wanted to develop a cat that possessed the conformation of the Burmese but with a sleek black coat and copper eyes instead of brown fur and yellow eyesן¿½sort of a pint-sized panther. She named the breed after Bombay, India, land of the black leopard. She first attempted to breed a female Burmese to a black America... Rate: American Curl While some new cat breeds have had to bang their fuzzy little heads against the cat fancy walls to gain acceptance, the American Curl has purred its way into the hearts of judges and cat lovers in an amazingly short time. The breed originated in June 1981 as a spontaneous genetic mutation in the domestic cat population.

By 1986 it was recognized by two of the largest cat registries. Rate: American Bobtail Until recently the American Bobtail has received little attention, so most people are surprised to learn that it has been catting around America for as long as the better-known Japanese Bobtail (see page 136), first imported to the United States in the late 1960s. The American Bobtail appeared on the scene in the 1960s as well, but because of the haphazard debut of the Bobtail, the word is just no... Rate: Maine Coon Maine Coons, like American Shorthairs, are considered native to America because theyן¿½ve been on this continent since the colonial days, and perhaps longer. How they got here in the first place and where their progenitors came from, however, is anyoneן¿½s guess, since none of the local colonists happened by with their camcorders to record the event. Rate: American Shorthair In the 370 or so years that American Shorthairs have inhabited this continent, the environmentן¿½and more recently, human-controlled breedingן¿½have shaped them into their present form.

Shorthaired domestic cats arrived in America with the Europeans. Evidence indicates that several cats may have sailed over from England aboard the Mayflower in 1620. Upon arrival, these felines became working cats in t... Rate: Havana Brown Cat Breeders: Fanciers Breeder Referral List Go to Havana Brown Retired Friends List Description The Havana Brown cat breed is noted for its warm, chocolate brown color that reminded an early breeder of a Havana cigar. The breed did not, however, come from Cuba; the breed originated in Great Britain in the early 1950s. Brown cats resembling this breed were in Britain as early as the 1890s, but the breed development did not begin in earnest until sixty years later. They were introduced to the United States in the mid-1950s. It was first accepted by GCCF in 1958 as the Chestnut Foreign Shorthair. The British shorthaired breed bearing the Havana Brown name is the brown variety of the Oriental Shorthair, while the American version is a separate breed with a distinctive body and head type. Most Havana Brown kittens are chestnut brown, although a lavender frost color is also permitted in some associations.

The Havana Brown personality is very outgoing; they love following their people around. It is a very rare breed; one article estimates that there are fewer than 1,000 Havana Browns in existence. Interesting breed fact: Havana Browns not only have brown fur, but also brown whiskers. In fact, whiskers of any other color can be a disqualifying show fault in many cat associations. Havana Brown Breed Information International Havana Brown Society (CFA) Havana Brown Video: Cats 101: Havana Brown (Animal Planet). Please note that there is a mistake in the video, as the first cat who appears in the video is probably a Burmese, not a Havana Brown! Link missing? Is there a page you think ought to be listed here that isn't? Is there a link here that is not working? Let me know! Email the FBRL . © 1994-2017 FBRL Services/Barbara C. French. All content unless credited otherwise, as well as all compilation of data, is the copyrighted property of FBRL Services and may not be taken, copied, distributed, displayed, or otherwise used without express, advance, written permission from the site owner.

This includes but is not limited to use of any site data and cattery information to duplicate listings, compile mailing or other contact lists, or solicit listed breeders for any commercial purpose. All photographic illustration elements are legally licensed to FBRL Services and remain the copyrighted property of Richard Katris of Chanan Photography; images may not be used without the express written permission of Chanan Photography. All photographs attached to individual cattery advertisements are the copyrighted property of their respective photographers and may not be used without permission from that photographer. Refer to the FBRL's Copyright Statement for more information. Mokolea Cattery: Exclusively Havana Browns � Acquiring a Havana Brown Kitten Preface Another breeder best described the personality of a Havana Brown as that of an Abyssinian that's gone to finishing school. They are not a hyperactive breed that does "back flips" or jumps around like a "jumping bean". If someone describes the aforementioned as normal behavior for a Havana Brown; they are misrepresenting the breed. This breed is moderately active and is described as such in an excerpt from the CFA Havana Brown Breed Profile below. "The Havana Brown has a charming, playful manner and a soft, intimate voice.

They often extend a paw as a means of contact or attempt to gain the attention of passersby as well as using their paws to investigate curiosities by touching and feeling. A people-oriented breed, they quietly demand human companionship and adapt to most situations. This is the perfect cat for the person who wants a sociable, affectionate and intelligent feline friend. A cat who is as sweet in appearance and color as�chocolate." There are forty-one different cat breeds represented in The Cat Fanciers' Association. Most people can only name a few and the Havana Brown is virtually unheard of. When I am exhibiting at cat shows it's not unusual for a spectator to notice my "Havana Brown" sign and assume it's my cats name. They often remark, "Oh, Havana Brown...but what breed is it?" Of course I tell them it is the breed. Another question I'm often asked is, "Are they from Cuba?" The Havana Brown is totally an American breed but the breed was born in England. I hope you are here because you're interested in learning more about this beautiful breed or perhaps you are interested in adopting a Havana Brown kitten.

Whatever your reason, I have provided information which briefly covers the " history " as well as the " personality " of the Havana Brown. I have paid particular attention to the last section " Acquiring a Havana Brown Kitten " and have provided information which thoroughly explains the difference between a reputable breeder and a backyard breeder as well as what you should know before you begin the search for your Havana Brown kitten. After you finish reading the information provided, you will understand what it means to be a reputable breeder, why they exhibit and title their cats, and why you should acquire your kitten from them. You will also learn which questions to ask (and why) so you can avoid backyard breeders and acquire a healthy and well socialized kitten from a reputable breeder. History Although brown cats were known and occasionally exhibited in cat shows in the United Kingdom as far back as 1894, they lost favor with English breeders during the 1920's and breeding ended shortly thereafter. Then in the early 1950's, five Siamese breeders in England began working with cat color genetics and as part of their experiments, undertook the development of a brown cat with an elegant foreign type Siamese body.

Early in their success the name "Havana" was first used. When they applied for official recognition in 1958, the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) voted to register their newly created breed as Chestnut Brown Foreign No. 29 rather than Havana. Although disappointed, the breeders continued (for 13 years) petitioning for a name change. Their efforts were finally rewarded when in 1971 approval was finally granted by the GCCF to officially change the name to "Havana". In 1956, two years prior to the breed being officially recognized in England, the first pair of Havanas were exported to the United States. They went to Mrs. Peters of Norwood Cattery and Mrs. Elsie Quinn of Quinn Cattery (both in California) and they were registered as Havana Brown in The Cat Fanciers Association. Over the next few years, only a small number of Havanas were exported from England and during that time Havana Browns were exhibited in non-championship status here in the United States. A few American breeders took notice and fell in love with this beautiful new breed and slowly more Havana Browns began to appear.

Championship status was finally approved by CFA on July 1, 1964; eight years after the first Havana touched American soil. Every Havana Brown breeder today can trace the ancestry (via pedigrees) of each and every cat they own, back to the original Havana Browns that arrived from England in 1956. When the five founding breeders began their selective breeding experiments back in the early 1950's, the majority wanted to create a solid brown cat that basically looked like a Siamese. The earliest Havanas produced from their recorded breedings looked quite different than what they were aiming for, so selective breeding continued. By the time the breed was recognized in 1958, Havanas in England had begun to evolve from the earlier versions of Havanas that were exported to America. When you look at the two kitten photos below, you can see that American breeders kept the same look of the earliest kittens produced in England.

Two early kittens produced in England (1954) Two Havana Brown kittens in America (2005) When you compare the additional photos below you can clearly see how the Havanas in England have evolved and how much they've changed from their original look, whereas the Havana Browns in America remain virtually unchanged from the earliest Havanas produced in England. Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (United Kingdom) Cat Fanciers Association (United States) Havana - Breed No 29 Havana Brown Profile of Havana - Breed No 29 (United Kingdom) Profile of Havana Brown (United States) The difference between these two breeds is obvious when compared side by side and in profile. The head of the English Havana has a long straight line from the top of the head to the tip of the nose whereas the head of our American Havana Brown has a distinctive "stop" at the level of the eyes. Their Havana has ears that are strikingly large, pointed, and set wide at the base as opposed to the ears of our Havana Brown which are large, round-tipped, cupped at the base, and tilted forward.

Their Havana also has a long neck and a tubular body like a Siamese or Oriental Shorthair whereas our Havana Brown has a medium neck and a medium muscular body type. Again, the distinction between these two breeds is clearly seen when looking at the pictures shown above. There are two ideas as to how our breed got it's name. Some articles support the idea that it was taken from a brown rabbit in England known as a Havana. Others support the idea it was named for the color of a fine Cuban (Havana) cigar. Most breeders, myself included, prefer the latter theory. You don't often see a Havana Brown at cat shows because the breed is quite rare. There are only about 1000 Havana Browns (including pets) presently in North America and a handful of reputable breeders. If you plan to attend a cat show hoping to see one, you may be disappointed because there are so few. There are usually less than 25 Havana Browns being exhibited Nationally in any given year so you may want to check with breeders to see if they will be exhibiting in your area. I saw my first Havana Brown while attending a cat show as a spectator.

There was "one" being exhibited and when I saw this beautiful, graceful and simply exquisite cat, I knew I was hooked and had to own one. What I didn't know at the time, was that this wonderful breed would instead own me! Personality Their personalities are the best to be had. Mine often help me while I'm at my computer (they are quite gifted) and you won't have to worry about getting cold while lying on the couch, as they are excellent substitutes for a blanket. They consider 'me' their favorite pillow. They are moderately active which is a definite plus and means you won't have to child-proof your home or put away all your breakables. Their voice is softer than a Siamese yet has a deeper resonance than most breeds which is very pleasing to the ear and they usually aren't talkative unless it's dinner time. This gentle breed has a charming personality and they quietly demand attention and affection from their people. One of my Havanas even likes to play fetch and their inquisitive nature makes them so pleasurable to watch. Their favorite place is in your lap or close by as this breed does not like to be left alone.

The best way to describe their personality would be as "dog like" because they are very interactive with people and truly depend on their companionship. If you are a busy professional who spends lots of time away from home for days at a time, perhaps you should consider a different breed. I cannot overemphasize how dependant they are on their people for companionship and they will not thrive if left alone for extended periods of time. I am totally enamored with this breed and although they may not look as "flashy" as some breeds, they have a simple elegance that cannot be denied. Sort of like a woman's simple, but stunning, black dress. This is a perfect breed for someone who is looking for an interactive, intelligent, and extraordinarily beautiful cat to love and admire. I always recommend you have a second kitty (which doesn't have to be a Havana Brown) in order for your kitty to be truly happy. After all, it's always better for any cat to have a buddy and this helps to ensure they are never lonely and they get the proper exercise and play. Any beloved pet deserves a companion to interact with while you are at work, on excursions, or on vacation. An empty house can be a lonely place for any cat.

Acquiring a Havana Brown Kitten Acquiring a Havana Brown is not always easy. When I was looking for my first, I found it very difficult to find breeders and waiting lists were not uncommon because there were so few kittens available due to the limited number of reputable breeders. Fortunately, the internet makes it easier to locate breeders... but buyers beware! Not everyone found on the internet will be reputable. Finding a reputable breeder can be a challenge and most people are left to navigate their way without any guidance or helpful tips. Several people I have spoken with over the years have asked, "How does one know the difference between a reputable breeder and one that is not?" I also received a recent kitten inquiry where the person wrote, "My impression from your website is that your breeding program is targeted towards developing show quality cats, however I am writing to inquire about the possibility of adopting a kitten that will probably never see a show ring." These types of questions and inquiries motivated me to provide the following information. The goal of a reputable breeder is to create show quality kittens but that does not mean every kitten is a show cat.

In other words; every reputable breeder should be trying to achieve show quality kittens in every litter they produce because this is the essence of what defines a reputable breeder. They may keep the best kitten as a show candidate or place one with another reputable breeder but the majority are placed in pet homes and will never see a show ring. It's regrettable the term "breeder" should need to be defined but in order to protect people who are looking for a well socialized kitten that has the personality traits and temperament that define the breed, I felt it had to be done. We all know that having a litter of kittens could be accomplished by anyone... but does that mean they are a breeder? Of course not, but there are those out there posing as breeders for every single breed available. The worst and most despicable offenders are the people selling *moggies they are passing off as pedigreed kittens of various breeds. These kittens cannot be registered by any legitimate registry because their ancestry and pedigree are unknown. In the case of Havana Browns, someone could be selling any "brown" colored kitten of unknown ancestry and take advantage of unsuspecting people by passing them off as Havana Browns.

Kittens that are brown in color pop up from time to time but the color "brown" does NOT mean the kitten is a Havana Brown. Brown colored kittens that are being passed off as Havana Browns will not have the true look or personality of a purebred because they are not Havana Browns. The people selling them don't know the first thing about the breed and their ONLY interest is in making money. These backyard breeders often sell their kittens by the use of online classified advertising (no reputable breeder would ever use this type of advertising) and if you buy a kitten from them, you'll probably pay more than the cost of a purebred kitten and end up with something virtually no different than any mixed-breed kitten you could adopt at a shelter. These charlatans will be here today and gone tomorrow, so please check with reputable breeders before you take them at their word. * Moggy or moggie (plural: moggies) In England, is an affectionate term for a domestic cat, but is also used as an alternate name for a mongrel or mixed-breed cat whose ancestry and pedigree are unknown. Because of this mixed ancestry and free-breeding, a moggy can be genetically unsound and sickly.

I recently came across something on the internet that was most disturbing. Some unscrupulous entrepreneur found a way to make easy money by using the internet to start an online business they are calling a feline registry. They named it "Rare and Exotic Feline Registry" and anyone with a credit card (via this website) can register any mixed breed of cat and call them anything they wish (even an established breed) without certified pedigrees from any nationally recognized registry. It's inconceivable but apparently anyone who pays the fee could obtain a registration certificate from this bogus registry for any moggy they create and then claim that kitten is a registered breed. What is worse, is that the average person would not know that this registration certificate is meaningless and isn't worth the paper it's printed on! The only way to contact this phony online registry (although they never responded to my email inquiry) is via a Yahoo email address. They don't provide a contact phone number nor do they have a physical address listed. The one thing it DOES do very well... is provide an easy way for "backyard breeders" to pay for bogus registrations via PayPal.

What is most alarming is that this "internet entrepreneur" has TOTAL ANONYMITY to carry on this deceitful business which assists backyard breeders to continue indiscriminant breeding and basically rip-off people looking for purebred pedigreed kittens. If you come across someone whose kittens are registered by the aforementioned bogus registry or any other bogus online registry, I can assure you their kittens are not real Havana Browns. There are only two registries (listed below) that reputable Havana Brown breeders use to register their kittens. If you come across someone claiming to have Havana Brown kittens for sale that are registered in any registry except the two listed below, you should consider looking elsewhere. The Cat Fancy is made up primarily by two large world registries for pedigreed cats. (The UK uses the GCCF) - The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) founded in 1906 - Largest registry of pedigreed cats in the world. - The International Cat Association (TICA) founded in 1979 - 2nd largest registry of pedigreed cats in the world. The most important thing about nationally recognized registries is they ALL have the following in common whereas bogus registries do not. 1.

They are a structured recognized organization in the Cat Fancy for registering pedigreed cats. 2. They govern and license clubs that produce cat shows AND they officiate and license their own judges. 3. They have a Board of Directors, elected board members, and a Constitution & By-Laws which governs them. 4. They regulate and have the power to revoke any privileges they provide if rules are not adhered to. 5. They have a Headquarters to house and maintain records and have employees to manage this data. 6. They raise money to fund feline education and health research through fund raising and donations. 7. They have strict registering criteria which must be met before any cats are registered. 8. They have established Breed Standards for every breed they recognize. The other type of "backyard breeder" you need to be aware of are those who have managed to acquire two or more pedigreed Havana Browns but really know very little about the breed. They may attend an occasional cat show but their only purpose for attending is to obtain the lowest possible title (Champion) and use that title to mislead pet buyers about their cats. This type of backyard breeder is also only interested in trying to make money.

They often over-breed their females in an effort to mass produce kittens and have little concern about their quality of life. Those females often spend their entire lives in the confines of a cage with the babies and their only interaction with people is when they are fed and their litter boxes are cleaned. The kittens are not handled or socialized and therefore never develop a bond with people. Simply put; this type of backyard breeder is merely running a "kitten mill" and one should seriously question the health and temperament of the kittens they sell. Now that you know about the two types of backyard breeders out there, I will focus on the type of titles you should look for in a Cattery who registers and exhibits in The Cat Fanciers Association and why those titles are important. Earning the appropriate titles on the majority of breeding cats in a Cattery is the first priority for any reputable breeder and is an absolute "must" before any breeding occurs. All the books available about breeding pedigreed cats make this crystal clear. If you come across someone who has virtually no titles higher than "Champion" on their cats, then their lines are not "proven" and they should not be breeding.

You may ask, "Why should I care about titles when I'm only interested in a pet?" Titles are important because it is the only way you'll know that health, temperament, and quality are bred into the lines of the kittens who may be sold as pets. If you come in contact with a breeder that tells you they have many "Champions" in their CFA Cattery, this may sound impressive to the average person but the title of Champion in CFA means a great deal less than it sounds. Backyard breeders are well aware the public isn't knowledgeable about titles and they use this to their advantage. CFA cat shows have anywhere from six to eight rings for judging at each show. The title of Champion only signifies the cat has been judged in six different rings (six different judges) and been awarded six "winners ribbons" (one by each of those judges) which makes it eligible for the title of Champion. Put another way; being judged by those six judges is just a way to "screen" a cat to determine if it has any physical abnormalities that would disqualify it from competition based upon the breed standard.

Each "winners ribbon" basically means "no faults found" and a cat needs six of them to apply for the title of Champion. This is why the title of Champion in CFA actually means much less than it sounds and is often obtained by attending only one cat show. The real competition begins after this "screening process" because now it must defeat 200 other Champions in open competition to earn the title of Grand Champion at CFA cat shows. At a minimum, you should look for a Cattery where several of their breeding cats have attained the title of Grand Champion because this is what signifies excellence in CFA and indicates the cat has all the qualities that are desirable about the breed. Most importantly, those same desirable qualities will be passed on to the kittens which will be placed in future pet homes. Now we hope you understand why the "appropriate" titles are so important. ��The International Cat Association (TICA) has different titles and criteria for earning their titles but you'd want to see several of their breeding cats with the title of "Supreme Grand Champion" at a minimum in a Cattery who exhibits and registers in TICA. *Supreme Grand Champion in TICA is equivocal to Grand Champion in CFA.

If you are interested in adopting a Havana Brown kitten, without question it should be from a reputable breeder whose Cattery has earned the "CFA Cattery of Excellence" stamp of approval. These breeders exhibit the majority of their cats, are currently exhibiting their cats, have attained the appropriate titles and have their Catteries annually inspected by a licensed veterinarian and meet the highest standards set by CFA for breeders. This is very important for several reasons. If a Cattery is producing Havana Browns that can attain the appropriate titles, you know their cats not only meet the breed standard but in most cases are excellent examples of the breed. *Desirable titles in CFA: Grand Champion (GC), Breed Winner (BW), Regional Winner (RW), Nat'l Winner (NW) & Distinguished Merit (DM) You know the temperament is acceptable because only cats with acceptable temperaments will allow a judge to handle them and not display *vicious behavior. *Any cat who displays vicious behavior should never be used in a breeding program because bad temperament can be passed on to their offspring.

You should only deal with a breeder that has experience exhibiting the breed and attaining the appropriate titles because you'll know you are dealing with someone that's knowledgeable about the breed and understands the importance of socializing their kittens from birth, thus enabling them to develop into loving adults with the proper Havana Brown personality. These Catteries are annually inspected by a licensed veterinarian and must meet the highest standards set by CFA for their animal husbandry techniques. In your search for the ideal kitten, the very best advice I can offer you is to acquire your kitten from a breeder whose Cattery is a CFA Cattery of Excellence or from a breeder that is recommended by one. In order for a Cattery to become a "CFA Cattery of Excellence", it must pass a rigorous annual inspection by a licensed DVM. This inspection covers the cleanliness of the Cattery, if there is adequate space and ample light for each cat, if the animals receive adequate human interaction, the type of food used, the general condition of their cats as well as their health, and other general animal husbandry techniques used by the breeder. In addition, they monitor the number of cats to ensure it's not excessive for the given space in the Cattery.

It is the highest rating that CFA can award to a Cattery. **In some cases, even when earning top titles, a Cattery may opt to avoid inspections. In this situation, we would certainly wonder why any reputable Cattery would opt to avoid annual inspections... particularly when the cost is minimal? Does that Cattery have less than desirable conditions... too many cats... are the majority caged? Any of the aforementioned can have a huge detrimental impact on a cat's/kitten's health and/or personality and often times can actually change the typical personality of a Havana Brown into something atypical and undesirable. (Several Catteries that we highly recommend) If you are considering acquiring your kitten from someone other than the breeders I recommend, I suggest you visit the Cattery before committing to acquire a kitten.

Any reputable breeder would welcome a visit from a serious buyer and this would allow you the opportunity to observe the following: 1- The health and condition of their cats/kittens 2- The cleanliness of the Cattery 3- Their cats' temperaments 4- Whether or not they cage the majority of their cats 5- The parents of the kitten 6- If there were too many cats living in one group or too many cats period! 7- If their cats show signs of hyperactivity (which can indicate they are primarily caged or not given adequate human attention) I know many reputable breeders of various breeds and they ALL encourage Cattery visits from serious buyers. After all; what's to hide? If a breeder offers every kind of excuse under the sun to avoid a visit from you and insists you meet elsewhere for the "kitten delivery", it should raise a "red flag" and you should cross them off your list!

When I bought my first Havana Brown kitten, even though at the time I was not yet exhibiting or breeding, I traveled the distance so I could meet the breeder, see the environment in which their kittens were raised, and was able to see for myself the temperaments of the adult cats in their home. After all, when buying a purebred pedigreed kitten (as with any pet you acquire) it's a huge commitment for you and your family. Wouldn't you want to see for yourself if that particular Cattery was "up to snuff" and their cats were social and affectionate (not hyperactive) before you made the financial and emotional investment? I would also advise you to steer clear of any breeder that works with several unrelated breeds unless they are a CFA Cattery of Excellence or you can get good recommendations from other reputable breeders. Another thing to be wary of is if you find a breeder that seems to care more about "making the quick sale" as opposed to "doing adequate screening of potential adoptive parents" for their kittens. If a breeder asks very little about you, gives the impression they will sell to anyone, and routinely places their kittens under 16 weeks of age...

then we would be very skeptical about this breeder and whether they'd stand behind that kitten if something went wrong down the road. You should also request a copy of the breeder's "Kitten Contract" so you have the opportunity to read it thoroughly and I cannot overstate the importance of making sure they do not place their kittens prior to 16 weeks of age except in extenuating circumstances. It is true that kittens are old enough at 12 weeks to have had the proper inoculations... but reputable Havana Brown breeders need the additional time to evaluate their kittens as potential "show candidates" and it also allows for additional socialization. When a kitten is ready for their new home, they should go with the following: * The series of FVRCP vaccinations (Rhinotracheitis-Calicivirus-Panleukopenia) aka: Distemper vaccinations. * Rabies vaccination with the Rabies Certificate and Tag (required by the USDA for shipping in most states) * Documentation of a Feline Leukemia (FeLV) negative test on the litter. * Kitten Registration Form from CFA or TICA which will verify the litter was registered and it's a purebred kitten. * Health Certificate** from a DVM.

**Only applicable if the kitten is being shipped. In conclusion, please bear in mind that your new addition will be with your family for many years. All kittens typically exhibit playful behavior... however once they are adults, they may not grow into the "lap kitty" you desired if (as kittens) they were not properly socialized and taught to bond with people at a very young age. Everyone expects their new kitten will grow into a loving adult with the appropriate "Havana Brown" personality and if you acquire your kitten from a reputable breeder, your expectations will be realized and your kitten will be a healthy, affectionate, and beautiful Havana Brown. A reputable breeder's passion is their love and commitment to the breed... I hope this information helps you avoid a "less than ideal" kitten adoption. Please feel free to email me should you have any additional questions or need help finding a reputable breeder... as I only recommend breeders that I would acquire a kitten from or have acquired a kitten from. My email address is listed under " Contact ". Mokolea Cattery is a CFA Cattery of Excellence Mokolea Cattery is a member of the CFA Havana Brown Breed Council.

Question: What type of animal is a Brown Havana
Answer: Cat