Kashmir (cat)
Encyclopedia
The Kashmir is not recognized as its own breed
, more of a label or a colour. The Kashmir is a name given by the Canadian Cat Association
and one U.S.A. organization (Cat Fanciers' Association
). These organizations specify the colour possibilities for Kashmirs: lilac
and chocolate
.
Kashmirs are classified as color-point longhairs in Britain
and mostly Himalayans
in America. These solid-colored Himalayans are the subject of much disagreement. They were born in litters of Himalayans and have been bred to each other to create pure coats with rich colors of chocolate or lilac. The British consider the Himalayan a form of the Persian, so Kashmirs are also considered Persians in Great Britain. Some organizations in America consider them to be solid-color Himalayans, while other feel that all Himalayans must have colorpoints.
Breed
A breed is a group of domestic animals or plants with a homogeneous appearance, behavior, and other characteristics that distinguish it from other animals or plants of the same species. Despite the centrality of the idea of "breeds" to animal husbandry, there is no scientifically accepted...
, more of a label or a colour. The Kashmir is a name given by the Canadian Cat Association
Canadian Cat Association
The Canadian Cat Association is a non-profit organization in Canada, whose mission is to "promote the welfare of all cats in Canada", "maintain a registry of pure-bred cats in Canada", and "further the improvement of all breeds of cats in Canada". They are the only pure-bred registry in Canada...
and one U.S.A. organization (Cat Fanciers' Association
Cat Fanciers' Association
The Cat Fanciers' Association was established in the United States in 1906 and is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats and the predominant pedigreed cat registering association in North America...
). These organizations specify the colour possibilities for Kashmirs: lilac
Lilac (color)
Lilac is a color that is a pale tone of violet that is a representation of the average color of most lilac flowers. It might also be described as light purple. The colors of some lilac flowers may be equivalent to the colors shown below as pale lilac, rich lilac, or deep lilac...
and chocolate
Chocolate (color)
The color chocolate is a tone of deep brown that resembles chocolate. At right is displayed the color traditionally called chocolate.The first recorded use of chocolate as a color name in English was in 1737....
.
Kashmirs are classified as color-point longhairs in Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and mostly Himalayans
Himalayan (cat)
The Himalayan cat is a breed of long-haired cat identical in type to the Persian, with the exception of its blue eyes and its point coloration, which were derived from the crossing of the Persian with the Siamese...
in America. These solid-colored Himalayans are the subject of much disagreement. They were born in litters of Himalayans and have been bred to each other to create pure coats with rich colors of chocolate or lilac. The British consider the Himalayan a form of the Persian, so Kashmirs are also considered Persians in Great Britain. Some organizations in America consider them to be solid-color Himalayans, while other feel that all Himalayans must have colorpoints.
Pictures
- http://farm1.static.flickr.com/176/443051821_e1e7bc2b1e_m.jpg
- http://thepersiankittens.com/images/solid_persian.gif