| About - P E R S I A N S |
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The Persian is an old
breed that originated in the Middle East but found a home in Great
Britain where it has become very popular. |
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Persian cats are
medium in size, heavy boned, wide-bodied, with shortish legs. Their
heads are also of a heavy broad type. All Persians share large round
eyes, short broad noses, and small rounded ears. |
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However there is a
distinction between two face types; the modern flat-faced Persian
commonly seen in shows and the traditional doll-faced Persian. The
traditional doll-faced Persian has a more proportioned face, with the
mouth and nose located well in front of the eyes, while retaining the
basic broad, round, and flat look. |
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Perhaps the most
striking feature of the Persian cat is its full, long coat. This
unique look is created by a combination of long undercoat and long
topcoat. |
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These cats make
excellent pets and companions, having a loving nature...they are very
affectionate, but can be relatively quiet compared to some other breeds.
An alert, gentle cat, Persians can be both playful and affectionate
but are more inclined to a sedate lifestyle and feel most comfortable
in calm, quiet surroundings. |
| Be prepared to
invest a lot time, love and affection as according to the majority of
vets, the life span of Persian cats is 15 years and upwards. |
| Healthcare for - P E R
S I A N S |
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Being a longhair,
Persian cats require daily combing, to prevent hairballs and matting,
and an occasional bath. |
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Because of the long
coat and docile temperament, it's sometimes better to keep Persian
cats indoors. |
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Reported health
concerns include breathing difficulties, eye tearing, malocclusions,
and birthing difficulties due to the head size and the foreshortened
face...
Well-bred Persian cats are no more prone to illness and respiratory
infections than other breeds. However, the large eyes do mean that a
certain amount of tearing is normal, and a daily face wash is
recommended. |
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