Persian cats are very quiet animals, which get along well with children, other animals and enjoy calm environments. Although docile and calm, they also like to play and spend time alongside their tutors - they do not require attention, but like to receive it. For more agitated families, the Persian cat can be considered very "quiet". With round and big eyes and small, flattened snout, they received that name because of the region where they came from: Persia, where Iran currently is.
Despite having the body well developed and muscular, the Persian cat is prone to some genetic problems. The Persian cat, however, is one of the most health problems related to heredity. One of the reasons is your flattened snout, which can cause some difficulty breathing. Keeping them in a cool temperature environment will help them not suffer so much from it, which will also help you with heat sensitivity. Among the other problems caused by the snout are the watering eyes, which is not of great concern. Just sanitize your eyes daily with saline - because your lacrimal canal is very small, it is common that obstructs, causing there to be an accumulation of secretions in the region. In addition, other recurrent problems in this breed occlusion, heat sensitivity, skin problems (mycosis, itching, fungi, infections, and oily seborrhea), progressive retinal atrophy and also polycystic kidney disease.
In general, Persian cats are very kind and caring, adapting easily to families, children and even other pets. For those who prefer behaved animals, the Persian cat is quite observant and prefers to stay indoors quietly, without jumping through the furniture. However, he is only considerate of those who think it's worth it, so don't tell him to go to the laps of visits very often.
Persian cats have a very specific personality. They are considered calm and intelligent cats. It is precisely this intelligence that helps them to adapt very easily to new homes and families and to get along well with children and other domestic animals. In addition, Persians are very expressive and sensitive pets, which try to communicate with their humans through meows and looks. As mentioned earlier, you don't have to worry about obedience when creating a Persian cat. They are extremely docile and calm. Because they don't have wild instincts, don't bite or scratch - which can make them easy prey if they're on the street. But it's not necessary to worry about it: they are homemade cats, who prefer to lie down relaxing rather than going out into the street or jumping through the furniture. However, although obedient, it is necessary to keep your sandbox always clean. Because they are very hygienic, they refuse to do their needs in dirty places and go looking elsewhere.
Because they are very calm, quiet, docile cats who like to stay at home, the life expectancy of Persian cats is 14 years, as long as they do not have kidney problems (something typical of the breed especially by predisposition to renal cysts).
One of the most important cares with Persian is coat. This is because, in addition to all health-related problems, such as the propensity for infections and oily seborrhea, they require extra care for hair to remain silky and soft. The Persian cat should be brushed daily, gently, with an appropriate brush, to avoid tangles and dirt. The Persian cat is a homemade cat, meaning it should not live in backyards or outside.
Some famous cats are Persian breed. This is the case, for example, of Snowball, the kitten from the film Stuart little, and Garfield. The Persians only arrived in Europe at the end of the 16th century and in America at the end of the 19th century.