Persian cats are one of the most popular domestic feline breeds. Did you know that the specimens we know today come from the mixture of pure Persian and white Turkish angora? And he doesn't have a hunting instinct?
Affectionate, smug, aristocratic, lazy and very quiet, so is the Persian cat, one of the most loved and admired domestic felines.
However, many of the specimens we see today are the result of crosses between the purebred Persian cat and the white Turkish angora. Subsequently, being considered a very valuable animal, it has been mixed with other breeds of felines giving rise to multiple sub races.
When choosing a Persian cat, it should be borne in mind that it is a pet that requires a lot of attention. It’s beautiful and aristocratic fur needs to be taken care of more than that of other breeds, we go, that to be in perfect state of magazine must be brushed daily and it is recommended that the cat pass through the hands of a feline stylist at least twice a year to keep l in the shape of the hair.
Another requirement when it comes to having a feline of this breed is not to spend too much time away from home. Persians require more company than other minions so the people who do not come out much are the most recommended for them. He doesn't play much, he's more of lying on the couch than chasing a toy, and so if you have kids, he won't be too willing to play.
The Persian cat does not move much, in fact since its beginnings it has been bred indoors (it has no instinct to go hunting and some specimens suffer agoraphobia) so it is easy for it to fall into being overweight. The way to prevent the cat from fattening and suffering all the health problems associated with obesity is to ask the veterinarian for advice on the most suitable food for him as well as the recommended food doses.
The Persian is a large cat that can reach 7 kilos in weight. Its body is rounded and muscular and its legs are short and wide.
The origin
The original Persian cats arrived in Europe with two scholars: Petro Della Valle (1568–1652) and Nicolas-Claude Fabric de Pierces (1580–1637). The first, an Italian nobleman who traveled from Venice to India, passing through Torque and Persia was dazzled before the first Persians. He acquired four couples, sent them to Rome and arrived, as is believed, in 1621. Fabric de Pierces was a scientist who also surrendered to felines he considered "beautiful". The scientist brought angora cats from Turkey to France.
Persian cat with multi-colored fur
The current Persian
Persian cats as we know them today emerged in Britain in the nineteenth century fruit of the cross between the pure-bred Persian cat from ancient Persia (now Iran) and the white Turkish angora. From this mixture was obtained a feline of softer fur and that could be more colors than the original.
Persian cat with majestic bearing
The Cat of the Rich
Throughout history, Persian cats have been associated with luxury and royalty.
This Persian cat is very comfortable at home
They have no hunting instinct.
Having grown indoors, this cat, unlike much of its congeners, has not developed a hunting instinct or desire to take to the streets to investigate.
Persian cats can reach 7 kg in weight
Large size
Persian cats can reach 7 kg of weight. Short and wide legs and a rounded and muscular body, they are 40 to 50 centimeters long and about 30 cm tall.
This Persian cat is very smug
Sweet character
Persian cats have a very sweet character; in fact it is one of the most affectionate cats that exist. They are quiet, lazy (they love sleeping on the sofa), and they can live perfectly with other pets and are also smug and like to show off their beauty.
The snout of Persian cats has become shorter and shorter
Short snout
Successive mixtures of Persian cats, especially in the United States, have led to their snout becoming shorter and shorter to the point of sometimes causing serious health problems.
Persian cats, very valuable cats
Very valuable
Persian cats were bartered. More specifically they were given in exchange for goods as they were considered very valuable for their beauty and good temperament.
This Persian cat sure has pedigree
Pedigree cat
75% of registered pedigree cats are Persian.