Persian Cat
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Cat Facts:
Breed Type: Natural
Body Type: Short and sturdy, on low legs.
Coat Type: Longhair
Size: Medium to large
Temperament: Persians are laid back and undemanding. They love to be petted, with a quiet nature. They like to seek security and serenity in their enviroment.
Colors: White, cream, red, lavender, blue, chocolate, black, cream and white, red and white, lavender and white, blue and white, chocolate and white, black and white, blue-cream, chinchilla, pewter, golden. Tortoiseshell. Calico: calico, dilute, and van. Chocolate Tortie. Cameo: torbie, cream shaded, red shaded. Chocolate Torbie. Tabby: lavender, blue, red, silver, brown classic. Smoke: blue-cream, cream, blue, black, blue-cream, tortie. Shaded silver.
Origins:
The Persian cat is one of the oldest breeds of cat. They are said to have originated from Iran (Persia) but with some interbreeding in the 19th century makes their true origin unclear.
Persians were brought to the west in the 17th century by European explorers along with jewels, silks and spices from Persia. They were regarded as luxuries and soon became the feline status symbol of the elite. The Persian breed we know today is a result of over 100 years of selected breeding.
Breed Pros and Cons
Pros
- Balanced temperament
- Affectionate
- Crave affection and human interaction but don’t demand attention
Cons
- Prone to a number of health problems (specifically affecting their sinuses and breathing)
- Eyes need to be checked for problems on a regular basis
- Needs extensive and regular grooming
June 20, 2006 @ 11:48 pm
Kaza said,
Definitely true!
Persians are a beautiful cat but don’t buy one unless you have time to brush them every day!
December 21, 2006 @ 10:02 am
Shehzeen said,
i hav 2 persian cats. They r so cute hence persian is the choice fo me!
April 18, 2007 @ 7:48 pm
Cindee said,
Absolutely! We have 3 cats, one is a Persian. I love her to death. She’s the most laid back, lovable and least demanding. She’s this adorable bed ornament however I would really stress to someone considering buying/adopting a Persian, they really really do require a lot of grooming. When we adopted her I couldn’t resist. I think Persians are #1.
September 24, 2007 @ 3:17 am
Taha said,
Persian cats are truly the best breed of cats I have come across.
They are extreamly beautiful
They are peaceful
They are affectionate
Although I have found them to be a little lazy, they love to sleep a lot. They are more exposed to ear mites because of their weaker immune system. And ofcourse they requre a lot of grooming.
But nothing compares to how beautiful they are! In my opinion they are at #1 by far!
November 1, 2007 @ 4:58 pm
Pat said,
I just got a Persian cat and already fall in love with him, such an elegant cat. Not only he is pretty to look at, he’s not demanding and very laid back. The best cat I’ve ever met.
Absolutely the #1 cat.
November 5, 2008 @ 4:34 pm
Colleen G. Paige said,
I just got my 2nd Persian cat and I am overjoyed with her sweet personality. She is a doll-baby and I love to pick her up and hug her. She’s very affectionate and I love that! My first Persian cat lived to be 17 years old. I had just gotten married and my mom would not let me take her with me. She died 2 weeks later and I still miss her a lot.
December 14, 2008 @ 7:35 am
ALEEZEH said,
i luv persian cats
i have heard that they need a lot of grooming
i am going to buy one so i ned some help to figure out from where i can get a proper persian and i need more tips about how to give it a bath because i am nervous about giving it one as i have heard cats donot like water and i am scared of what her reaction would be to water
thanks all of you guys who wrote i got loads of help from you
all of you i liked your help and would like it if you would tell me a nice site for how to take care of my persian
December 18, 2008 @ 6:03 pm
Mary said,
Every wish when you were a kid that you had a dog or cat that you could snuggle in bed with like a stuffed animal? A persian cat is that animal. Mine loves hopping on the bed, crawling under the covers with me, curling up, and sometime even wrapping her paws around my neck. Loves being picked up for cuddles, look forward to our evening grooming time (she runs up to me when I pull out that brush and promptly begins grooming ME in return lol), and is such a gentle little baby of a cat. They aren’t all snuggles though, she loves her playtime and will offer unlimited entertainment when the feather stick is pulled out. Even clothespins or bottle caps make good toys.
Oh, they are also good mousers as I inadvertently discovered when we had an infestation.
I’ve had two persians in my life, and I honestly think that if you don’t mind a daily brushing session (it’s easy to just do it while watching tv) and are really into a loving, needy personality, that this is the best cat for you.
They really do need a lot of affection and care though, and thus need very dedicated parents.
We also have an exotic and a mixed breed and the persian was our last and adapted very well to our other babies. She’s actually quite hardy and hasn’t minded that we’ve moved a few times and seems to take change, which most cats find difficult, in stride.
February 8, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
Anonymous said,
I have 9 cats 3 are persians and one is half persian. My favourite cat is a persian we’ve had her for 9 years and she’s called Muffin
April 10, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
ted said,
Persians are very sweet but do need a lot of grooming. If you are short on grooming time, consider an exoctic shorthair (”lazy man’s persian”. Same body shape and temperment, but not nearly as much grooming. I made the switch 15 years ago and have been happy ever since.