A stable-tempered cat, the Persians are known to enjoy a sunny window and suddenly have bursts of energy like a kitten.
The Persian cat Breed
Persian is not known for its high degree of energy exercise, so attention should be paid to weight management.
Weight Range:
Male: large: >12 lbs.
Female: medium: 8-12 lbs.
Eye Color:
Blue, copper, green, hazelnut, different color
Expectations:
Average lifespan: 8-11 years
Social/Attention Needs: Moderate
Tendency to move: High
Fur:
Long: Long
Features: Silky
Colors: White, red, cream, black, blue, chocolate, lilac, silver, gold, cameo, turtle shell, cream blue, coffee, spotted, seal
Pattern: Solid color, turtle shell, bicolor, tricolor/spotted, tabby, smoked, shading, tips
Less allergenic: No
General Grooming Needs: High
Association recognitions:
Recognition by cat associations:
CFA, ACFA, Fifed, TICA
Prevalence: Common
The Persian is usually a medium cat; however, it is massive and heavy-boned. With its masses of hair, it may seem bigger than it actually is.
The Persian is an extreme-looking race. The body is short, but wide with wide legs and a short, wide neck. The tail is short and the ears small. The head is round with large round eyes, when you see it in profile its face is flat and the nose changes direction so what you see is the colored skin of the nose.
The coat of the Persian is thick, abundant and long. Its fine, but it must be lustrous and shiny.
Personality:
The Persian is a placid cat with outbreaks of kitten-like activity. He'll be sleeping in the sun when he suddenly explodes, running around the room and wallowing.
The Persian will stand next to his owner, sleep in his bed, and sit on his lap when he is in the mood. He doesn't mind routine changes and is generally friendly with everything and everyone.
Living with:
The Persian needs to be monitored for nutrition to stay in good condition. Since the breed is not known for a high degree of energy exercise, attention should be paid to both its nutrition and regular exercise. This means that the Persian must exercise to stay well. Although the Persian likes to play with his owners and will also play with interactive toys, he will run balls and attack catnip-filled mice, he will have to be behind him to exercise daily.
The Persian's fur needs daily attention. It should be brushed and combed to prevent it from getting entrusting. In addition, the flat face should be cleaned regularly as tear stains can be deposited on the face.
History:
The Persian is an ancient cat rat, as in the case of other ancient breeds, its history is half murky. The 1500s had long-haired cats in Italy. These cats were imported from Asia. In the 17th century, Petro Della Valle brought a cat from Persia to Italy to add it to the breeding program. This cat may well have been a cat known as Sand Cat in Persia; it was a cat that lived in the desert. This Sand Cat was a soft cat, very dense to protect it from the environment and allow him to live in the sand.
About a hundred years later. Nicolas de Peres acquired some long-haired cats. These cats were from Turkey, which is also home to the Turkish Angora, a different breed of long-haired cat. In the nineteenth century, the descendants of these Turkish cats were crossed with some of the cats of Italy, and that was the beginning of modern Persian. Despite being an ancient race, it was also created by man.
The popularity of the Persian increased when Queen Victoria and other royal characters fell in love with this impressive race. They were introduced to the United States in the late 19th century, where they soon became popular.