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