On Jan 30, 3:11 pm, jXwXeXrXmXoX...@sonic.net wrote:

We have Himmies and the subject has never been 'splained ot _me_ very
well. Apparently, Himmies were originally a Persian/Siamese cross that
was developed into its own breed. I don't think Siamese crosses are
done anymore; at least no one I talk to thinks so. However, solid-
color kittens born to Himmie parents are considered and shown as
Persians. They, and pure-bred Persians are bred to Himmie partners and
the results are considered Persian if solid and HImmie if pointed.

So we have:
Maggie May: Looks like a fluffy Siamese with a Persian face. Very
pretty and a bit chunky.Would show as a Himmie. But I don't think
chunky is valued in a show Himmie.

Winnie: Maggie May's son but he is pure white. Would show as a
Persian. He is probably too slender to do well as a Persian but he is
one beautiful boy, even with the Persian face.

Missy: Maggie May's daughter. Looks like her mom but quite
slender.Would show as a Himmie and might fit the ideal, except after
she killed a judge. They don't like that.

Sunrise: Unrelated to the others. The daughter of a flamepoint Himmie
and a red Persian. She looks like a perfect red Persian but probably
too slender. Her diva act might play well with show judges though. She
channels Miss Piggy.

WooToo is an unrelated shorthair and thinks the fur coats are silly
indoors.

Will in New Haven