With a foundation and history in the Siamese pedigree, the Oriental Shorthair gained much of its popularity in 1977. And it was successful! There are over 600 alternatives to coat length, pattern, and color to choose from in the Oriental Shorthair breed and, most affectionately, the rare brown coloring we’ve grown so fond of. The Oriental Shorthair was created to explore all ranges of possibilities concerning color and pattern in a feline’s coat. As a shorthaired breed, this brown cat should be groomed with a soft rubber brush, according to The Cat Fanciers Association, back and front claws clipped at a safe measurement, and the insides of its ears cleaned to prevent any ear or bacterial infections. Though this brown cat breed doesn’t require a ton of grooming sessions, maintenance is required for a happy, clean, and healthy kitty. The Havana Brown cat loves attention, so you won’t have to fight tooth and claw to groom this affectionate feline. Many Havana Brown cat owners admit to their loveable feline using their paws to grab the attention of their human companions, or to even show affection! Nothing quite like a loving boop to the face! Grooming They use their paw as a tool to investigate new sensory or environmental developments. Don’t be too surprised if you find your Havana Brown cat randomly sprinting around the house! PersonalityĬurious creatures, like most felines, the Havana Brown is known to be inquisitive in nature. The Havana Brown cat loves playtime with its owner or other friendly felines. In comparison to other shorthair cat breeds, this brown cat is average in recorded activity level. And don’t forget the large ears often set forward in a sign of alertness! Activity Level With hypnotizing green eyes, this brown cat has a unique muzzle distinct to its breeding-a wide, rounded muzzle, frequently imagined with the appearance of the end of a light bulb (we promise, it’s way cuter than that sounds!). AppearanceĮlegant in grace and of medium-firm stature, the Havana Brown cat is mostly recognized for its rare and stunning coloring as well as the shape of its head. In the 1950s, the Havana Brown cat was introduced to North America where its heritage has been maintained in comparison to the Havana Brown cats of England that favor the Siamese heritage. Its origins date back to England, where it was purposely bred with domestic black-colored felines and Siamese cats to obtain the breed’s now adored chocolate-brown coloring. Refreshingly affectionate with a sharp intellect, the Havana Brown cat loves to be included in every activity in the home, showing companionship with other pets and family members. Many have been quoted saying that there’s no going back once you own, or more commonly quoted as being “owned” by, the Havana Brown. You can find some examples of this in the furry felines listed below! Havana Brownįondly referred to as “Chocolate Delights” (how cute is that?!), the Havana Brown is commonly recognized for its mesmerizing green eyes and decadent, chocolate brown coloring. Though rare, there are recognized cat breeds that have been purposely bred to showcase this wondrous feline coloring. It’s not common to find this gene variant in cats, but it’s purposely bred in cats like the Oriental Shorthair and the Havana Brown cat breeds to enrich this rare and magnetic coloring. The genetic mutation is rare, makings its way through the passage of recessive genes, resulting in the color “brown”. This genetic mutation aims for this black pigment gene and strives to fully reduce this pigmentation in the cat’s coat and coloring.

The color “brown” in cats is only possible due to a genetic mutation that focuses on the gene that produces the color “black”. This results in what we come to know as brown cats or more frequently referred to as the purebred Havana Brown and the Oriental Shorthair cat breed.

Brown may be a common color for dogs and human hair, but can you remember the last time you saw a fully brown cat? Not a brown tabby cat, but a solid, brown-colored cat.īrown cats are notoriously rare, though profoundly lovable as our feline friends are only possible due to a genetic mutation that strives to eliminate black pigmentation in the cat’s coat and coloring.

Brown and white tabby kittens