Persian cat

Persian history:
Persian breed was introduced to Europe in 17th century by European explorers, who brought them from faraway Persia along with jewels, silks and spices. Persians were imported to America in the late 1800s, where they were enthusiastically received. American breeders began a breeding program to refine the coat, color, and conformation. Soon the American Persian developed a style of its own and evolved into the type we see presently.

Persian cat temperament
The Persian is an absolutely gorgeous breed that has held the attention of cat enthusiasts since their discovery in the 1600s. This docile, affectionate breed is a wonderful choice for families and couples who have time for regular grooming.
This is an especially sweet breed, known for its docility and affection. The Persian is social, gentle, and enjoys the company of other animals and humans. They need tranquility and enjoy solitude at times. They can be playful, but are rarely aggressive. They have a soft voice that they rarely use. Some Persians are good mousers. Persians live long lives of 15 or more years.

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Persian Appearance

The Persian's most celebrated feature is her full, plush, long fur. Thick, glossy, and full of life, it stands off from the body, giving the Persian the impression of roundness and size. It also comes in virtually every possible color and pattern.

Under all that fur there's a cat, however. Solid, heavily boned, broad through the chest, low on the legs, the Persian is, in fact, built like a small furry brick house. The ideal Persian is a substantial cat with an overall impression of roundness, a body style known as cobby.

There are two distinct facial types - the extreme and the traditional. In both types, the Persian has small, rounded ears set low on the head, wide, round eyes, full cheeks and a full well-developed chin. What sets the two types apart is the fact that the extreme has a more snub-nosed look. The face is very flat and the nose is short and snub with a "break" centered between the eyes. The nose is nearly as high as the eyes.

The traditional Persian's face is not as flattened. The nose is lower on the face and has only a slight break. The up-curving mouth helps give the sweet expression prized by Persian fanciers. Although the extreme is the type you'll see winning ribbons at shows, the traditional has many fans.

Persians are known for their luxuriant, long, thick coat. The outer coat is loosely fit and the undercoat is dense and wooly. Persians are accepted in just about every color form. The different categories and examples include: Self (White), Smoke (Lilac Smoke), Chinchilla (Golden Persian), Cameo (Red Shell Cameo), Pewter (Pewter), Tabby (Silver Tabby), Tortie Tabby (Blue Tortie Tabby), Tortie (Lilac-Cream), Tortie and White (Blue Tortie and White), Bi-Color Solid (Black and White Bi-Color), Bi-Color Tabby (Brown Tabby and White), Van Bi-Color (Red and White Van), Van Tricolor (Tortie and White Van). Persians with a colorpoint form (markings like the Siamese) are known as Himalayans.
Persians should be provided with a scratching post if kept indoors. However, adult Persians are not very active or destructive.
Most Persians are healthy cats. However, Persians have several health risks. Due to their large, protruding eyes, they are susceptible to eye infections, injuries, and irritations. Due to the flat nature of their faces, they sometimes have breathing problems or problems with clogged tear ducts. Deafness is common with white Persians, especially those with blue eyes.