Persians, Persian Cats, Persian Kittens

Information about Persian cats

The Persian cat has a long flowing coat with luxurious full, soft wooly undercoat hairs with longer coarser guard hairs and a chunky body which is often referred to as 'cobby' Their legs are thick and stocky. Persians have round eyes set in a sweet round flat face. Persians are usually a quiet and gentle cat. They are calm and undemanding and can be very affectionate. They are very placid and unlikely to scratch anyone. Because of the Persian's serene nature they usually get on well with other pets and are great with children that are not too boisterous . They love to be stroked and patted and lap up any attention you give them. They are not noisy. Persians are playful but not demanding and can give their owners much love and devotion. They have the ability to adapt to most environments and seem to take everything in their stride. The Persian is a heavy boned, cobby type with short, thick legs with large paws. Persians are well muscled & medium to large in size. They have a short, thick neck, large shoulders & a broad chest. It has a short tail which is in proportion to the body. It has a large, broad head with large, round, expressive eyes set wide apart, small round tipped tufted ears which are set low on the head & wide apart. The nose is short, with a stop (or break) centered between the cat's eyes. The overall expression is sweet and sometimes described as "pansy like."

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.

Persian cat colours:

Persian cats come in a multitude of colours, including solids, smokes, tabby, bi-colour & van. Some colours have been given their own breed name including:

Himalayan which is a pointed Persian.

Chinchilla which comes in silver or golden.

Special Requirements:

Persians require daily grooming to avoid knots & mats in their coat. This will only take a few minutes per day.

Some Persians may have runny eyes, these can be gently wiped clean.

Due to their flat faces and heavy coats, some Persians may have problems during hot weather and they are best keep indoors.

Suitable for:

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 will require daily grooming so it is important that the family has time to ensure this is done to avoid knots & mats. If the coat does become knotted/matted then a professional will be required to fix the problem. Not only is an unkempt coat untidy but it is also extremely uncomfortable for the cat. So it really cannot be emphasised enough that proper attention be paid to the coat. If done daily, it will only require 10-15 minutes of your time.