All the information you need on persian cats


Persian - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know

The origins of the Persian cat are murky, atthey do not always like to play as children
best. Some claim that the Persian isdo.
descended from the Sand cat, but this cannot
be proven. It is also thought that somehowPersians are also very loyal to their
Angoras were crossbred with Chinese longhairsfamilies and like to stick close to them,
or Russian Longhairs, but again, this ismaking them less likely to stray. However,
uncertain. There is also the suggestion thatsome Persians may be stubborn, making them
longhairs came to China as a gift from theresistant to litter box training. Persians
king of Persian but there is no proof ofmay be prone to some medical problems
this. What is known is that Perisans wereincluding, nostril constriction, cherry eye,
recognized as their own distinct breed by thetear duct overflow, dental malocclusions,
19th century and came to America at aroundpolycystic kidney disease, entropion, and
the same time. This longhaired cat comes in aseborrhea  oleosa.
wide variety of colors that is very thick,
making  it  prone  to  matting.There is a website that has great information
on Persian and most other breeds of cats. It
A Persians coat is so thick the hair looks ashas details that pertain to a cat breeds
if it is standing on its end. Regularhealth, grooming, living conditions, best
grooming is an absolute must to avoid thisfood choices and more, the website is called:
problem including regular brushing andDog And Cat Facts, and can be found at this
bathing. Any matting that is not attended tourl:
may  result in uncomfortable skin infections.
By  Robert  W.  Benjamin
Described as a sweet cat, Persians are not
particularly active. Though they do enjoyCopyright 2007
running and playing, they will spend a fair
portion of the day sleeping. This makes themYou may publish this article in your ezine,
particularly suitable for apartment life, asnewsletter, or on your web site as long as it
they do not require much room to exercise.is reprinted in its entirety and without
The sweet nature of the Persian also makes itmodification except for formatting needs or
a good choice for families with children, butgrammar corrections.



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