Persian Cat

Country of Origin:	Greater Iran
Colors:	White, Red, Cream, Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Silver, Golden, Cameo, Tortoiseshell, Blue-cream, Brown, Calico, Seal
Average Size:	Weight: 8-12 lbs ( 3.6 – 5.4 kg)    Length: medium to Large
Life Span:	8-11 yrs.
Coat:	Long
Personality:	An even-tempered, enjoy a sunny window and show sudden bursts of kitten-like energy.
Characteristics:	Energy:  Calm      Talkative:  Little          Kid Friendly:  No      Allergic: No

Longhaired/Persian cat is an important part of the feline world with pedigree – because it is already more than a hundred years old, and regularly appeasr in exhibitions – and is highly prized as a cat worldwide. Long hair is the result of a recessive gene (s ) and their most probably homeland in Asia, where according to legend, a wizard created a Persian cat from the tiny flame of fire, flashes of two distant stars and swirling strands of gray smoke.

Nonetheless, the ideal body type of Persian cats is – coarse, tight body, short legs, rounded and broad head, full cheeks, large and round eyes and small rounded ears, and of course beautiful, long, silky and thick fur.

Monochrome group of Persian cats now include white, black, blue, chocolate, purple, red and cream fur. While the black is listed as the number one desirable breed in the UK, which is at the same time the oldest of all varieties, in 1910 were registered only 10 black Persian cats. However, blue has always been one of the most popular colors – a trend that was allegedly set by Queen Victoria.

It was only after the Second World War when American breeders “rescued” breed and significantly increased the number of black Persian cats. White monochromatic were among the first Longhairs in Europe, then known by their blue eyes just like today, the deafness remained associated as a dominant gene for white Persians. Today, selective breeding is trying to avoid deafness.

Regardless of the color or pattern, Persian cats celebrities and their long silky fur, require daily care. Daily care is something that the cat enjoys, but is also something that strengthens the very special relationship between a cat and its owner – a very strong relationship for which the breed and its owners are well known!

Persian cat is one of the quietest and least active cats, and is generally considered a house cat, but that does not mean that the Persian cat does not like activities outside the home!