We can consider the Persian cat as exotic because of its peculiar face or the long, silky coat it has. They have a quiet character as they like to sleep and relax anywhere. They are also affectionate and intelligent.
Although in this article we will show you a gray persian cat image gallery, this breed can be of many other colors such as white, blue or chinchilla, among others.
If you are thinking about adopting a Persian cat, remember that this is an animal that needs certain care including regular brushing to eliminate knots or bathing with conditioner. Keep reading this PeritoAnimal article and discover some persian cat trivia.
the persian cat appears in the 19th century, when the aristocracy asks for a long-haired cat. It was Pietro della Valle who, in 1620, arrived in Italy with long-haired cats from Persia (present-day Iran) and Khorasan. Once they arrived in France, they became popular throughout Europe.
The beginnings of the Persian cat in Europe were among the high society, but its elegant life did not end here. Currently this breed continues to be considered as a luxury cat for the amount of care it needs. Bathing and regular brushing cannot be missing from your daily life.
Discover also in PeritoAnimal the care of the Persian cat's fur.
If you are a calm person, the Persian cat is perfect for you. IT'S known as the "sofa tiger" as it likes to rest and sleep for several hours. But this is not the only attribute of the Persian cat, he is also affectionate and affable. And it gets along very well with other pets, it's very sweet.
Did you know that raising cats in homes is illegal in some countries? In addition to being a good measure against abandonment, it is especially rewarding for the Persian breed that has a complicated pregnancy and with a very small number of puppies.
Unlike other breeds, it usually has only two or three kittens and those that are blue have a tendency to suffer from kidney cysts, common in this breed.
As you may know, there are feline beauty contests in which the most beautiful cats in the world participate. It is not surprising that 75% of pedigree cats are Persian breed.
Anyway, remember that any cat is beautiful in its own way, at PeritoAnimal we like them all!
Although you should know the advantages of styling a cat, it can sometimes happen that the animal begins to gain weight alarmingly. This may be one of the consequences that Persian breed suffers, fattening after this operation. It will be essential to encourage him to play and exercise as well as offering him light food.
As we mentioned before, these cats can have different characteristics, in fact there are up to 13 varieties of Persian cats. Among these we find differences in color, coat pattern or intensity of tones.
Have you recently adopted a cat of this breed? See our article on names for Persian cats.
