The Persian Cat History:
It is believed that the long-haired Persian cat as we know today is actually one of the mutations of the Felis Libyca, a short-haired cat that can still be found in Asia and Africa, and that the mutation developed due to the adaptation of the Felis Libyca to the high and cold plateaus of Persia (also known as Iran). He was brought to Europe in 16th century, maybe even earlier.
The Persian Cat Characteristics:
The Persian cat has a very relaxed temperament, he is laid-back, quite silent but is ready to play, gets along very well among other pets and is very tied to his owners. He is also very smart and does notice if he is being left alone for too long.
The Persian cat is characterized by his coat, which is very long and thick. He also has a large and round head with large and round eyes, a very flat nose, small ears, a short tail and short legs.
The Persian cat can come in any color: Black, White, Red, Cream, Lilac and Chocolate and he can also come in any mark: Tabby, Shaded, Smoke, Partial- Color, Calico, Bio- Color, Himalayan, Silver or Golden.
The Persian Cat Grooming:
Brushing- because the Persian cat has long and thick coat, it will need daily care to prevent neglect: during winter time, one brush a day will be just fine, but during summer time, his coat must be brushed twice a day. It is also important because of the hairball and the dirt that he is exposed to because of the coat.
Bathing- if your Persian cat doesn’t go to beauty competitions, you can bath him once a month, but if he does, it is recommended to bath him every two weeks.
Breeding- if you want to breed your female Persian cat, she should be over a year old, and if you want to breed your male Persian cat, he should be over 14 months old.
Important to Know:
- The Persian cat is not physically structured for a life outdoors.
- The Persian cat needs to get used to being brushed and groomed from a young age, it is necessary in order to keep him in good shape.
- If you choose to raise a Persian cat, it is very important to make sure you have sufficient time to take care of him and to groom him.
- The Persian cat is exposed to some health problems, especially the ones with an extremely brachycephalic head type. The health problems are mostly problems that effect the sinuses and breathing.
