| A show-quality Persian has an extremely long | | | | To ensure that your Persian pet stays |
| thick coat, short legs, a wide head with the | | | | healthy, you should always take him to the |
| ears set far apart, large eyes, and an | | | | vet on an annual basis. If cared for |
| extremely foreshortened muzzle. The breed was | | | | properly, such as grooming, shots, and |
| originally established with a short (but not | | | | checkups, Persian cats can live as long as 20 |
| non-existent) muzzle, but over time this | | | | years. One thing you'll need to be aware of |
| feature has become extremely exaggerated, | | | | that's common with Persians is their eyes. |
| particularly in North America, and Persians | | | | Their eyes are very big and can sometimes be |
| with the more extreme brachycephalic head | | | | too much for the cat to clean. This is a |
| type are prone to a number of health problems | | | | common healthy problem with the breed, and |
| (specifically affecting their sinuses and | | | | should be checked on a regular basis to |
| breathing) caused by it. However, | | | | ensure that it doesn't get out of control. |
| conscientious breeders eliminate this by | | | | |
| careful choice of breeding stock with more | | | | You can expect a life span of almost 0 years |
| moderate head type, as the stated goal of | | | | for your Persian cat if you take proper |
| most breeders is first and always healthy | | | | medical care like regular check up with a |
| cats. | | | | Vet, at least once a year. Eyes need special |
| | | | attention. |
| Keeping them indoors is the best policy if | | | | |
| you want to preserve their coat. You should | | | | When you compare Persians to other breeds, |
| ensure regular bathing and daily brushing of | | | | you'll notice that the Persians are among the |
| the coat with a metal comb. | | | | easiest to keep. You don't have to worry |
| | | | about things like jumping or climbing, as |
| The Persian breed is popular because it is | | | | Persians don't like to do either. All you'll |
| gentle and sweet and have a pleasant voice. | | | | need to do is feed your cat and groom him or |
| They love attention and love being admired. | | | | him on a daily basis. Even though grooming |
| Unlike other cats, they don't climb and jump | | | | can be quite a bit of work in the long run - |
| much at all. | | | | it's well worth it when you have a healthy an |
| | | | beautiful Persian cat. |