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