| These days, Persian cats are among the most | | | | are very playful, yet they don't require a lot of |
| popular breeds of cat. Well known for their gentle | | | | attention. They love attention however, and love |
| and sweet personalities and their long hair, Persian | | | | being admired. Unlike other cats, they don't climb |
| cats have very attractive features. They are | | | | and jump much at all. They aren't destructive |
| great companions for virtually anyone, and not | | | | either; they just love being admired and lying |
| very demanding. Unlike other breeds, such as the | | | | around. A majority of the time, Persian cats love |
| Siamese breed, Persian breeds need very little | | | | to bask in the sun and show others just how |
| attention. | | | | beautiful they truly are. |
| Although white is the color normally associated | | | | Although most breeds can be kept indoors or |
| with Persian cats, they actually come in a variety | | | | outside, Persian cats should always be kept inside |
| of other colors as well. During competitions, they | | | | and never allowed to go outside of the house. |
| are divided into seven color divisions - solid, silver | | | | Keeping them inside with protect their coats and |
| and gold, tabby, shaded and smoke, particolor, | | | | also keep diseases and common parasites away |
| bicolor, and Himalayan. No matter what color of | | | | from them as well. You won't have to worry |
| Persian cat it may be, they are best noticed | | | | about cars or dogs either if you keep your pet |
| during competitions by their long and flowing | | | | inside. |
| coats. | | | | To ensure that your Persian pet stays healthy, |
| Persian cats should always be kept inside of the | | | | you should always take him to the vet on an |
| house, to protect their coat. If they travel | | | | annual basis. If cared for properly, such as |
| outside, they can easily damage their coat. They | | | | grooming, shots, and checkups, Persian cats can |
| will also need to be brushed daily with a metal | | | | live as long as 20 years. One thing you'll need to |
| comb, or their coat can become tangled, which will | | | | be aware of that's common with Persians is their |
| lead to hairballs. You'll need to bathe your Persian | | | | eyes. Their eyes are very big and can sometimes |
| cat on a regular basis as well, to help protect his | | | | be too much for the cat to clean. This is a |
| coat. Bathing works best when the cat is young, | | | | common healthy problem with the breed, and |
| as it will get him used to it. Bathing should never | | | | should be checked on a regular basis to ensure |
| be overlooked, as it will keep your cats coat | | | | that it doesn't get out of control. |
| looking clean and healthy. Although some breeds | | | | When you compare Persians to other breeds, |
| can maintain their coats on their own, Persians | | | | you'll notice that the Persians are among the |
| can't. Their fur is long and dense and you'll need to | | | | easiest to keep. You don't have to worry about |
| groom them daily to ensure their coat stays | | | | things like jumping or climbing, as Persians don't |
| healthy. | | | | like to do either. All you'll need to do is feed your |
| The Persian breed is gentle and sweet, getting | | | | cat and groom him or him on a daily basis. Even |
| along great with everyone - including kids. They | | | | though grooming can be quite a bit of work in the |
| have a pleasant voice that is always good to hear. | | | | long run - it's well worth it when you have a |
| Using their voice and their eyes, they can | | | | healthy an beautiful Persian cat. |
| communicate very well with their owners. They | | | | |