Persian Cat
Weight:
9 -12 lbs. Color
- Persians come in seven diifferent color divisions: Solid, Silver
and Golden, Shaded and Smoke, Tabby, Particolor, Bicolor and Himalayan. Their
colors can range from pure snowy white to speckled brown and gray and everything
in-between. Eyes
- Ranges from blue, to copper, to odd-eyed, to green for the Silvers and Goldens,
to blue for the Himalayans. Eye color is dependent upon coat color. Appearance
- Persians are one of the most dignified aand beautiful cat breeds. They are large
or medium sized cats with bodies that are of cobby type, broad and deep through
the chest, equally massive across the shoulders and rump, with a well-rounded
mid-section and level back. They have short, heavy boned legs with large paws.
The Persian head is round and massive, with great breadth of skull and set on
a short, thick neck. The nose is short, snub, and broad, with "break"
centered between the large, round eyes, giving the impression of a flat face when
viewed in profile. Ears are small and set far apart and low on the head. Personality
- The Persian is the most placid and gentlle cat breed in existence. Persians are
very affectionate, quiet and usually meow in a soft voice. These cats will live
peacefully with other cats, dogs, and children. They like to have their feet firmly
planted and are not given to high jumping and climbing. Playful but never demanding,
they love to pose and will drape themselves in a favorite window or chair, enhancing
the decor in much the same way as a treasured painting. Grooming
- The long flowing coat of the Persian reqquires a daily run-through with a metal
comb to eliminate the potential drawbacks of tangles and hairballs. An occasional
bath, attempted only after a complete comb-through and clipping of the nail tips,
will keep the coat clean, healthy and beautiful. CFA
Persian Breed Standard |