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| The Most Beautiful Cat |
| The
Persian cat is one of the most beautiful
cats with a long, luxurious
coat. Owning a Persian cat gives one the same gratification as owning a
beautiful work of art. Persians are noted for their gentle A Persian
Woman and her Cat temperament and ease with which they adjust to new
environments, making them ideal show cats. In my opinion, Persians are
fully aware of how beautiful they are. They are quiet and, although not
shy, tend to be undemonstrative. They are quite loving and affectionate
and make wonderful companions, and come in a variety of colors.
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| Doll Face Persians |
| When
breeders advertise doll face, they can mean anything from kittens that
look almost like a regular cat all the way into the smushy face range
that isn’t extreme. Many people prefer this face type because
there are
basically no health problems related to the upper respiratory system.
The doll face cats don’t tear as much, and it is easier to
maintain
their grooming. |
| Traditional
Doll Face Persians |
| The traditional doll face
Persian cat was the original before the cat show
people got hold of them and started breeding for such an extreme face
on this breed. The traditional doll face should look exactly like the
extreme faced Persian, only with a lower nose. Their head should be
round, they should have chubby cheeks, and their face should be flat
from forehead to chin. They should have the same low, small, rounded
ears, and the same body type. |
| Flat to
Extreme Face Persians |
| With the CFA being the largest
cat registry, most Persians cats are
bred to a standard that includes the extreme nose. If you love the
extreme face, there is simply nothing cuter in the world! There are,
however, health problems that come with the territory. The extreme
faced cat can have moderate to severe upper respiratory problems. They
can have trouble breathing and even eating. Some extreme faced cats
have to be hand fed because their face is so flat and their nose so
mashed in, that it is difficult for them to pick up food out of a bowl. |
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| Appearance |
| Persians come in many colours,
but the overall type and structure is a
large round head with small round ears set far apart, low on the head.
Large round eyes and a short, broad nose, create a ‘sweet
expression’ of the face. Full cheeks, broad strong jaws, and
a
well-developed chin are also part of a typical Persian’s
head.
The tail is short, in good proportion to the body, which is medium to
large, and short sturdy legs complete the overall harmonious shape. The
fur is dense and full. |
| Persian
Temperament |
| The Persian is as well known
for its temperament as for its beauty.
They make wonderful family pets because they adapt so easily to their
environment. Their cobby body style keeps them from high jumping
(usually). This breed is the most calm and docile of all cat breeds but
is also loving and affectionate, though they don’t demand
your
undivided attention and aren’t the pushy sort. Persians
aren’t a very vocal breed and tend to be fairly quiet, though
I
find my Himalayans quite chatty. Persians tend to be accepting of other
animals in the family. |
| Grooming
Persians |
| The fact that the Persian
requires a large amount of grooming
hasn’t affected their popularity, though if you adopt a
Persian,
you have to be willing to do daily brushing and face washing and give
your cat a monthly bath. Many people who love the breed but
aren’t interested in the amount of grooming it takes, or who
suffer from allergies but still long for a Persian companion, opt for
the lion cut for their feline friend. Even with the lion cut, your
Persian will still need eye care and monthly baths. The Persian is not
a low-maintenance breed! Your Persian must be an indoor pet! |
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The
Persian cat
is one of the most beautiful cats with a long, luxurious
coat. Owning a Persian gives one the same gratification as owning a
beautiful work of art.
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