The Persian cat is very old, long-haired breeds of domestic cats. From the early 20th century Persian cat is the most popular thoroughbred cat, so it is most used in cat shows.
Origin
Threatening long-haired cats arriving in Europe from 16 century from Central Asia. By the long-haired cats have interbred with each other, including domestic long-haired cats.
Although the Persian cat was known for over 200 years, today is the official country of origin United Kingdom, where he won the first breed standard at the end of 19th century.
Characteristics
Persian cat breed is considered to be the most peaceful. Relative tolerance toward other cats in the house, and firmly tied to its owner.
Modern Persian cat differs from the early copies, mostly in the shape of the head. However some growers still grow the traditional type of Persian cats.
The coat of Persian cats require daily care to keep it clean and tidy and that cat would have problems due to swallowing hair while cleaning. Inadequate care of the hair Persian cats can result in the necessary cutting intricate hair and skin changes cats.
Persian breeds often suffer from a hereditary kidney disease that can cause kidney failure, therefore, now requires testing of each of Persian cats.
Physical performance
- Body: big and tight, muscular
- Head: round, wide, wide
- Eyes: Large, round, set wide
- Eye color: depends on hair color
- Ears: small, round top, broad and set low
- Tail: short, full, proportionate to the body
- Hair: long, thick, must not be woolly
- The hair color is allowed: many colors and color combinations.
Interests
- The Persian cat is in the past was considered a status symbol.
- United Kingdom formally considered each color Persian cats separate breed.
- Persian cat without a certified pedigree (pedigree) is not considered a Persian cat wedged but Long-haired domestic cat.
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