Description
Size:
The Havana Brown cat is a medium-sized, muscular cat. Males are often bigger than females.
The Havana Brown has a triangle-shaped head, but the well-developed, square-shaped chin gives it a distinctive appearance. Havana’s eyes are bright, vivid green, and they have medium-sized ears.
Havana’s coat is smooth and shiny, and it ranges in length from short to medium. A distinctive feature of this breed is its deep, rich brown coat color, which has overtones of mahogany. Havana Browns are one of the most uncommon pedigreed cat breeds. There may not be more than 1,000 of these lovely, adorable cats left in the world.
Behavior
Activity Level: Moderate
Social needs: wants company, friendly
People who get to know these cats find them to be addicting. They are friendly and extroverted. You may anticipate one following you in the house.
Havana may be demanding and chatty, like most cats of Siamese lineage, but his voice is calmer and his temperament more reserved. He is intelligent and enjoys puzzles and toys. The adoring Havana will happily settle on your lap once he has finished playing.
Origin/History
This magnificent brown cat was developed in England as a consequence of deliberate matings between domestic black cats and Siamese carried out by a number of passionate English cat enthusiasts with the overall objective of creating a self-brown cat. In the 1950s, the breed was brought to North America for the first time. These early imports served as the base stock for the modern Havana Brown.
Care as a Pet
The short, glossy coat of the Havana Brown requires little maintenance. To get rid of the loose hair, brush once every week with a soft slicker or rubber curry brush. After brushing, use a chamois cloth to polish the coat to a beautiful sheen. Shorten your Havana Brown cat’s nails and examine the inside of its ears once a week. Use a cotton ball and a pet ear cleanser to clean the ears if you notice any debris there (never insert anything like a cotton swab into a cat’s ear). Make an appointment with your veterinarian if your Havana Brown shakes its head or scratches at its ears, or if the ears appear red, inflamed, or abnormally unclean.
Because Havana Browns are inherently curious and active, it is simple to promote daily exercise through indoor enrichment and play. Bring out toys occasionally each day, and play with your Havana Brown. The breed is extremely excitable, and many like playing the dog-like game of fetch with small toys. With cat trees, shelving, or kitty condos, you can also provide your Havana Brown with a lot of climbing chances.
Nutrition and Diet
Havana Browns enjoy food. Make sure your Havana Brown doesn’t eat excessive amounts of food and put on too much weight. Maintaining your cat’s weight may assist to stave off conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis that are linked to being overweight. Feed healthy cat food in measured portions at regular intervals (twice daily for adult cats). Free feeding, which involves leaving food available all day, might encourage snacking and increase obesity. Ask your veterinarian or breeder for guidance if you’re unsure what to feed your Havana Brown.
Grooming needs
The Havana Brown’s smooth coat doesn’t shed much and is simple to maintain with a weekly combing.
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