[PAR] [TLE] Himalayan cat [SEP] The Himalayan (a.k.a. Himalayan Persian, or Colourpoint Persian as it is commonly referred to in Europe), is a breed or sub-breed of long-haired cat identical in type to the Persian, with the exception of its blue eyes and its point colouration, which were derived from crossing the Persian with the Siamese. [PAR] [TLE] Persian cat [SEP] The Persian cat (Persian: گربه ایرانی "Gorbe Irâni") is a long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and short muzzle.  It is also known as the "Persian Longhair".  In the Middle East they are widely known as "Iranian" and in Iran they are known as "Shirazi".  The first documented ancestors of the Persian were imported into Italy from Iran (Persia) around 1620.  The exact history of the Persian cat does seem to be a bit of a mystery but many of these long-haired cats were seen in hieroglyphics.  The story has it that these long-haired cats were then imported into Europe as their popularity grew and breeding took place in Italy and France.
[PAR] [TLE] Himalayan cat [ SEP ] The Himalayan ( a.k.a . Himalayan Persian , or Colourpoint Persian as it is commonly referred to in Europe ) , is a breed or sub - breed of long - haired cat identical in type to the Persian , with the exception of its blue eyes and its point colouration , which were derived from crossing the Persian with the Siamese . [PAR] [TLE] Persian cat [ SEP ] The Persian cat ( Persian : گربه ایرانی " Gorbe Irâni " ) is a long - haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and short muzzle . It is also known as the " Persian Longhair " . In the Middle East they are widely known as " Iranian " and in Iran they are known as " Shirazi " . The first documented ancestors of the Persian were imported into Italy from Iran ( Persia ) around 1620 . The exact history of the Persian cat does seem to be a bit of a mystery but many of these long - haired cats were seen in hieroglyphics . The story has it that these long - haired cats were then imported into Europe as their popularity grew and breeding took place in Italy and France .
Himalayan cat is a breed or sub-breed of an identical type cat that was first brought to Italy around which year ?
Himalayan cat is a breed or sub - breed of an identical type cat that was first brought to Italy around which year ?
1620
1620