Breed of the Week: Havana Brown

The Havana Brown is an "engineered" breed, in that the breed was developed by breeding black domestic cats carrying a brown recessive gene with a seal or chocolate point Siamese. In the very early part of the 20th century, the "self brown Siamese came under disfavor. Half a century later, the designed breeding was successful in developing a brown cat which was the forerunner of our present breed.

The Havana Brown is unique to gaze upon, and even more delightful to enjoy as a companion. Browns are very people-oriented and will often extend a paw to gain attention. With its charming manner and soft, gently voice, the Havana Brown would make an ideal pet for a single person.

The stunning cat pictured here is Grand Champion, Breed Winner, Regional Winner, Susitnaladys Trudy of Mokolea. AKA: Trudy. Photo courtesy of Diane Mounib, used with permission.