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CLEAR ALLOne of the oldest and most popular cat breeds, Persians first came into fashion during the Victorian era, but they existed long before then. They are the parent breed for the Persian Group, composed of the Persian, Exotic Shorthair and Himalayan.
All these breeds share similar body types; however, the Exotic Shorthair's hair is different from the Himalayan and Persian's long hair. Persian cats are known for their sweet flat face, large and round eyes and cute fat cheeks.
Known as a gentle and docile breed, Persian cats appreciate being in a serene environment. Families prefer this cat breed because of their easy going personality and ability to get along with everyone. They love to lounge on sofas and beds with their owners and families and communicate using their expressive eyes and their calm, soft, and sweet voices.
While they may be calm most of the time, they can explode into action like running from room to room and rolling around the living area. Due to this, invest in interactive toys like catnip mice and chase balls. Not only will they be kept entertained, but it is a form of exercise for them too.
Persian cats have extremely sweet and gentle characters. They have amazingly expressive eyes, which a lot of cat lovers find endearing. Furthermore, this is one of the many reasons why Persian cats consistently remained one of the favourite choices in the United Kingdom and across the world.
Persian cats come in two types: show and traditional. The show Persian cat has a round head embellished with a thick ruff, small ears, a flat nose, and a pair of big round copper eyes. They also have a wide, short body with heavy boning and short legs, and a thick, flowing tail.
On the other hand, the traditional Persian cat, also known as the Doll Face, does not have the show Persian cats' features and characteristics. Their nose is of standard length, which gives them a sweet expression. However, both types have a long, glamorous, and magnificent coat that comes in many colours and patterns. Moreover, they both share the same charming personality that many love.
One of the oldest and most popular cat breeds, Persians first came into fashion during the Victorian era, but they existed long before then. They are the parent breed for the Persian Group, composed of the Persian, Exotic Shorthair and Himalayan.
All these breeds share similar body types; however, the Exotic Shorthair's hair is different from the Himalayan and Persian's long hair. Persian cats are known for their sweet flat face, large and round eyes and cute fat cheeks.
Known as a gentle and docile breed, Persian cats appreciate being in a serene environment. Families prefer this cat breed because of their easy going personality and ability to get along with everyone. They love to lounge on sofas and beds with their owners and families and communicate using their expressive eyes and their calm, soft, and sweet voices.
While they may be calm most of the time, they can explode into action like running from room to room and rolling around the living area. Due to this, invest in interactive toys like catnip mice and chase balls. Not only will they be kept entertained, but it is a form of exercise for them too.
Persian cats have extremely sweet and gentle characters. They have amazingly expressive eyes, which a lot of cat lovers find endearing. Furthermore, this is one of the many reasons why Persian cats consistently remained one of the favourite choices in the United Kingdom and across the world.
Persian cats come in two types: show and traditional. The show Persian cat has a round head embellished with a thick ruff, small ears, a flat nose, and a pair of big round copper eyes. They also have a wide, short body with heavy boning and short legs, and a thick, flowing tail.
On the other hand, the traditional Persian cat, also known as the Doll Face, does not have the show Persian cats' features and characteristics. Their nose is of standard length, which gives them a sweet expression. However, both types have a long, glamorous, and magnificent coat that comes in many colours and patterns. Moreover, they both share the same charming personality that many love.
Persians are medium-sized cats that usually weigh between 7 and 12 pounds when fully grown. However, they often look heavier than they feel, thanks to their long, thick coat. Their silky fur is one of the Persians most distinctive features and gives them their sophisticated look.
Their hair is long all over the body, with a ruff at the neck and a bushy tail. Cream and silver are the most common shades, but Persians can be a range of colours, including silver, red, brown, blue, and cameo. In addition, they can have a solid colouring or different patterns, such as shaded, smoke, tabby, and calico. Therefore, each Persian tends to be aesthetically unique.
The Persian’s other distinctive feature is their round head with a short nose, small ears and full cheeks. Moreover, some Persians, known as Peke-face Persians, have an extremely flat face, which was first due to a spontaneous mutation. This version is now selectively bred alongside transitional Persians; however, the flat face types are often prone to breathing problems and other serious health issues. Therefore, when looking for a Persian kitten, we recommend choosing the traditional kind.
Persians have a sturdy, muscular body with short, thick legs and large round paws. Their eye colour varies and often depends on their coat colour, but copper and blue are the most common.
Persians are gentle, docile, and incredibly sweet. They are one of the most discreet breeds as they do not tend to vocalise their wants and needs as some other breeds do. They have low energy and prefer napping instead of playing.
They love when their owners settle down on the sofa to watch a movie, as this signals snuggle time for them. Moreover, there’s not much point in buying a fancy cat bed for your Persian as they will claim your lap as their bed or sleep on something that smells of you while you are away.
Despite their love for human affection, they are not needy like other breeds. They won’t demand your attention if you are busy, but instead, they will patiently wait for you. Thanks to this laid back personality, Persian cats do fine when left alone.
Plus, they are happy to spend the day lazing around, so they do not care for or need regular play sessions. They are low maintenance and have simple needs. They might play with their toys sometimes, but they are unlikely to climb your bookshelf or jump on top of the fridge.
A Persian cat needs a quiet, serene environment to call home, so they make a great companion for older couples or someone who lives alone. Moreover, it is not wise to get a Persian cat if you have many young children around or your house is high-energy, with lots of people coming and going. This will be highly stressful for your Persian, and they may resort to hiding anxiously under the bed.
Although Persians are friendly towards people, they reserve their love and affection for their owner and are not fond of strangers. Furthermore, Persians can coexist with other pets, depending on their personality. Of course, a Persian will not do well with a playful puppy or a high energy Bengal. Still, it can be nice to get another gentle cat such as a Ragdoll to keep your Persian company while you’re at work.
Persian cats are very docile, so they will never initiate a fight with another animal. Moreover, they can easily get intimidated by dogs and more confident cats. So, if you already have other pets at home, consider if a Persian would mix well with them.
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