The Havana Brown: An Engineering Feat!by Marjorie Dorfman | More from this Blogger 06 Jun 2006 03:59 AM
The Havana Brown is unique among the world of felines for a number of reasons. The glistening coat of deep mahogany with reddish highlights is like no other, and it actually glows when seen from a distance. The distinctive "corn cob" muzzle looks as if it were added to the skull almost as an afterthought. Unlike any other breed of cat, the whiskers are the same shade of brown as the coat. The Havana Browns also have the peculiar trait of using their paws to feel, touch and investigate new items, as opposed to all other breeds that utilize their sense of smell. They are known to elevate and stretch out one paw to greet a two-legged friend, as if to extend a hand in friendship. These cats are utterly charming and very quiet by nature. They thrive on human companionship, are gentle, sweet and intelligent. They tend to rely on body language to "make a point," and can be trained to walk on a leash. Havana Browns are not as vocal as other breeds, but they can cry loudly if lost or lonely. They love to play with anything that will fit into their mouths, including, pencils, pens, earrings and the like. So button down the hatches if a Havana Brown is to make a home in your house! Does such a special cat live in YOUR house? Please share your experiences. Related Articles: "The Korat: Good Luck Cat of Siam" http://blogs.families.com/admin/b2browse.php?blog=28&p=6270 Learn more about Marjorie Dorfman  Marjorie Dorfman is a freelance writer and former teacher originally from Brooklyn, New York. Relevantpets tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags cat breeds, cat facts, felines, Havana Brown Cat, pets Discuss this article
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Written records of solid brown cats date back to the 1300s from early Siam in "The Cat Book Poems." These ancient manuscripts describe seventeen "good luck" cats, which the people of Siam (Thailand) considered very beautiful and possessed with the ability to protect them from evil. Havana Brown is an engineered breed that was created by crossing a black domestic cat carrying a brown recessive gene with a seal or chocolate point Siamese. These "brown "Siamese," for some reason, became very unpopular at the turn of the last century. Fifty years later in England in 1954, the very first Havana Brown was registered, and this brown cat is the primary ancestor of the breed as it is known today. There is little difference except that the recent offspring are a little more refined in appearance.
