The Persian Cat is an ancient breed with written record dating as far back as 1684 BC. Their introduction to Europe probably occurred sometime within the 16th or 17th century, and they have been popular ever since.

The Persian Cat is probably as well known for its placid personality, as it is its good looks. If you are looking for an easy going feline - look no further. The Persian cat is one of the most docile, sweet, loving and quiet cats. They are very sweet natured and very patient. For this reason, they do well with children, though they are not always overly playful. Unlike other breeds, the Persian is not a vocal breed, though they are reported to have sweet voices when they are occasionally heard. Because this cat is so easy going, it will do well in a wide range of households. The Persian truly loves his home and is not known to stray far from his owners. If you are considering a Persian, one must also consider their grooming requirements. This cat must be groomed daily. It should also be noted that some Persians are aloof and prefer quite households as opposed to noisy busy ones.

The Persian is a large sized cat known for its beautiful long coat. The Persian is accepted in a huge variety of coat colors and patterns. Please refer to some of the specific records for more detailed information on many of these varieties. It should also be noted that different breed clubs accept different patterns and also group the Persian in varying categories. Please refer to your local breed club for specifics. Persians have large, wide-set, round, expressive eyes. They have broad noses, the length of which varies depending on the type. The classical Persian typically has a longer nose than many of the modern types, with the Peke Faced Persian having perhaps the shortest nose. The Persian has relatively short legs, a deep chest and a short bushy tail. It should be noted that the breed standards for the Persian differ greatly from country to country and organization to organization. For this reason, it is difficult to give an accurate description that applies too all Persians. There is great variation in looks.

The Persian requires daily grooming. If you are not willing to commit yourself to regular daily grooming, this is not the cat for you. Failure to groom can cause severe matting and will contribute to the development of hairballs. Some Persians may be resistant to litter box training. Some Persians may be prone to the following problems, nostril constriction, cherry eye, tear duct overflow, dental malocclusions, polycystic kidney disease, entropion, and seborrhea oleosa.

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