Havana Brown cats are a rare breed that are uniquely brown and exceptionally affectionate. They are people-oriented cats who seek out the companionship of humans and work to please them. Easily trained, the Havana Brown will come when he is called, understand when you tell him “no” and will readily take to being trained to walk on a leash. While most cats rely on their sense of smell when exploring, Havana Browns often feel their way through life, exploring with their paws.
The Havana Brown breed was developed in the U.K. by breeding seal or chocolate point Siamese cats with black domestic cats that carry a brown recessive gene. The first of this breed was registered in England in 1954 and has continued to be refined through the years.
The Havana Brown has a short, rich mahogany coat that lies close to its body. Kittens are usually born light brown and may have tabby markings that fade over time. Their coat color develops as they mature, and their permanent color is usually set by around four months of age. Havana Brown cats have a distinctive muzzle, with heads that are slightly longer than they are wide. The muzzle is somewhat rounded and appears to actually protrude from the head rather than be a part of it. Havana Brown cats have brown whiskers to match their coats; as they age, these whiskers often become white. Their oval-shaped eyes are green, and set slightly lower in the face than many other breeds.
Havana Browns are usually weighty for their small size, with male cats weighing around 8 to 10 pounds. Females are usually a bit smaller, and often weigh around 6 to 8 pounds. Since they are shorthaired cats, Havana Browns do not require much grooming. Occasional brushing will usually suffice.
The Havana Brown is a rare cat, and it is believed that fewer than 1,000 exist today.
