Cat Breed: Persian

 Persian

Louie

The Persian is one of the oldest known breeds of cat. The early history isn't entirely known although it is generally accepted that the early cats came from Persia (now Iran) & Turkey. Italian traveler Pietro della Valle (1586 - 1652) is credited with bringing the first Persian cats back to Europe, arriving in his homeland of Italy in 1620 with them. By the 1800's the Persian had become a popular breed in Europe & the first Persians arrived in America in the late 1800's. In the Harpers Weekly supplement dated January, 27, 1872 there is an illustration of several feline exhibits from the London Crystal Palace show, including an Persian cats.

Pipsqueek

The Persian is a solid cat with a massive head in proportion to its body. The head is round and broad. The ears are small and rounded. The face is short and broad with a snub nose. They have large eyes which are round with brilliant color. They are bold and set well apart. The body is of medium size and compact. The chest is broad with massive shoulders and rump. The legs are short, thick and strong with large round paws that have ample tufts. The tail is short and bushy.

Persian cats have a sweet & gentle nature. Typically they have a laid back personality. They are an affectionate breed & enjoy the company of their carers. Persians are a quiet cat, easy going & generally get along with other pets & family members although boisterous children should be avoided.

Paris

With their gentle & laid back temperament, the Persian is suited to almost any family, although families with young children should seek advice from Persian breeders before proceeding. They do require daily grooming so it is important that adequate time is put aside to groom your cat on a daily basis, it will only require 10-15 minutes of your time. If the coat does become matted, then a professional will be required to fix the problem. 

Miss Precious

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 *This information was gathered from Purina.com