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52 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

HAVANA

A PLAYFUL, CHARMING, AND GENTLE CAT THAT ENJOYS AN INDOOR LIFE

Vivid green
Place of origin US A rare breed with a confusing background, the Havana (originally eyes
Date of origin 1950s known as the Havana Brown) was developed originally to have two
Breed registries CFA, TICA different looks, both with a rich brown coat. In the UK the cat was
Weight range 6–10lb produced through crosses with the Siamese (pp.54–7) and domestic
(2.5–4.5kg)
shorthairs. This version, which had the long, lean Siamese
Grooming
conformation, was eventually classified as a solid-colored Oriental
Shorthair (p.44). In the US breeders did not use the Siamese,
Colors and patterns resulting in a cat with a rounder face and less elongated body
Rich brown and lilac.
(shown here). The stunning Havana is hard to ignore, but if
it does not receive attention, it will certainly seek it. This
affectionate cat likes to be close to people at all times.
Narrow head with
rounded muzzle Muzzle narrows
Brown whiskers behind whiskers
match coat color

Firm, well-
muscled body Large,
round-tipped
ears

Brown nose
Sleek, rich leather has
chestnut-brown, coat rosy tinge
with no other
color markings

Straight, slim legs
with oval feet