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