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.