- Cat Breed Facts
- Status: Persians have achieved championship status
- Size & Weight: Persian Cats weigh from 7 to 12 pounds and are medium to large in size.
- Coat: They
have a long, thick
coat. - Head & Muzzle: Persian Cats have large, round heads.
- Body: Persians usually have large, sturdy bodies.
- Colors: Persian Cats can be a solid color, tabby, calico, or bicolor.
- Life Expectancy: They can live between 10 and 18 years.
- Popularity: They are the most popular domestic cat.
- Habitat: Persian Cats are mainly indoor cats.
- Country of Origin: They originated in Turkey and Iran, formerly Persia.
- Lineage: These long-haired cats are a mutation of short-haired cats from Egypt.
- Date Admitted to CFA: They were admitted to the CFA in 1914.
- Historical Information: In the 16th century, these long-haired cats come to Europe from Persia.
- Training Ease: Not all Persian Cats are easy to train. They must be house trained at an early age to be successful.
- Temperament: They have a sweet temperament, are quiet, dignified and not too vocal.
- Tolerance to Children: Generally, they get along well with children.
- Behavior: They are serene and laid-back. They love to pose and drape themselves in a favorite window or chair.
- Health Issues: Persian Cats need regular visits to the Vet and proper inoculations.
- Feeding: Persian Cats need food with a high protein and fat requirement. They should be taught to eat a variety of foods early.
- Exercise Needs: They need daily exercise.
- Grooming Needs: Regular brushing is required to avoid hair knotting and periodic baths and nail clippings are needed.
- Special Household Needs: Persian Cats should be contained at night in a comfortable bed with access to plenty of fresh air.
- Travel Needs: When traveling, they need food bowls, a litter box with kitty litter, water, food, and toys. Talking to the cat often during the ride
helps them relax and stopping a lot allowing them time out of the car is also good. - Getting Along With Other Pets: Most Persian Cats get along with other pets.
- What To Look For In A Healthy Cat: A healthy cat should respond quickly to sound, move freely, and be agile. They should have pink, healthy looking gums and a clean coat.
- What You Will Need For A New Cat: A new Persian Cat needs food bowls, a litter box, kitty litter, nail clippers, a brush, a bed, and a scratching post.
- Cat-Proofing Your House: The litter box should be in an easily accessible area of the house.
- How To Make Your New Cat Feel At Home: To make a Persian Cat feel at home, give them lots of love and attention.
