According to some organizations, this controversial breed isn't even a distinct breed. To some, the Himalayan cat, or the Colorpoint Persian, is like a Persian cat wearing Siamese cat clothes.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Persian cats, with their luscious coats and distinctively ...