Your guide to finding and caring for a Havana in Bedford Hills
Give a Havana Brown a home
F, 3-7 y., 83 miles
Siamese
F, 3-7 y., 83 miles
Burmese
M, 10 mo., 87 miles
Domestic Short Hair, Bombay
M, 6 mo.-2 y., 89 miles
Bombay, Domestic Short Hair
M, 10 y., 99 miles
Siamese, Domestic Short Hair
M, 8 y., 99 miles
Siamese
F, 2 y., 60 miles
Siamese
F, 3-7 y., 104 miles
Siamese, Domestic Short Hair
M, 6 mo.-2 y., 110 miles
Bombay, Domestic Short Hair
M, 3-7 y., 129 miles
Siamese, Domestic Short Hair
The Havana, called the Havana Brown by some registries, was developed in Britain in the 1950s by pairing chocolate-carrying Siamese cats with black domestic shorthairs. The result is a cat known for one look: a glossy, warm chocolate coat, brown whiskers to match, vivid green eyes, large forward-tilted ears and a distinctive squared-off muzzle. Its moderate, muscular body has no extreme features.
Havanas are often curious, people-focused cats that like to be part of whatever their household is doing, sometimes reaching out with a paw to investigate. Many are talkative in a softer voice than the Siamese. The breed is genuinely rare, with only a small number of catteries keeping it going, so most adopters will meet brown shorthaired cats or Havana mixes rather than a registered Havana.
Having a Havana in Bedford Hills
A Havana tends to combine a sleek, easy-care coat with a strong wish to be involved in family life. How that sociability, curiosity and gentle chattiness show up day to day matters more for a good match than the striking chocolate color.
Havanas are often affectionate and interactive, following people from room to room and greeting visitors with interest rather than hiding. Many get along with considerate children and calm dogs. Because they are so people-oriented, some become lonely when left alone for long days. A shelter cat's history tells you more than the breed label does.
Most Havanas are moderately active and enjoy daily play with wand toys, balls and anything they can bat with a paw. Puzzle feeders, climbing perches and short training games such as fetch give their curious minds work to do. Two or three short sessions a day usually satisfy them better than one long one.
The Havana has no well-documented breed-specific genetic disease, though gum inflammation may be somewhat more common, possibly from its Siamese ancestry. Its very small gene pool means records are limited, so regular dental care and checkups matter. Ask about an adopted cat's history and discuss screening with your veterinarian.
A Havana can live happily in an apartment or a house because companionship and enrichment matter more than square footage. Window perches, cat trees and a few hiding spots help. Many do best indoors with people home for part of the day, or with another friendly pet, since long stretches alone can leave them bored.
| Expense | Typical cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Food | $25 to $50 per month | $300 to $600 |
| Pet insurance | $25 to $50 per month | $300 to $600 |
| Routine vet care | $150 to $350 per year | $150 to $350 |
| Other* | $450 to $1,150 per year | $450 to $1,150 |
| Estimated yearly total (after year one) | $1,200 to $2,700 | |
Other costs are national averages for Havanas; we don't have costs specific to Bedford Hills yet.
* Litter, flea prevention, a dental cleaning allowance, toys, scratchers and other supplies, and minimal home grooming for the short coat.
Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Havanas available.
Here are the rescues & shelters in the Bedford Hills area where you can find Havanas and other cats available for adoption.
A Havana cat, also called the Havana Brown, is a rare shorthaired breed developed in Britain in the 1950s from Siamese and black domestic cats. It is recognized by its rich chocolate-brown coat, brown whiskers, green eyes and distinctive muzzle. Havanas tend to be social, curious and people-focused, and few are available, so brown shorthaired mixes are more common in shelters.
We have 1 rescue with Havanas available: Rock n' Rescue. You can see every rescue with Havanas available in the list above these questions.
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