The Persian Cat Breed

By HollywoodPet.net | Sat, 18 Aug 2007

The history of the modern Persian Cat goes back to ancient Persia, which is todays Iran. It is believed they are a mutation of a short-haired Egyptian cat. It is also possible the long hair is an adaptation to the colder climate of the high plateaus in Persia. In the 1500's, Persia became known for having long-haired cats which was different from all other cats that were available at the time. It is believed they were brought into Europe as early as the 1500's by the Romans. By the 1620's, the Persian Cat was becoming the cat of royalty because of its luxurious fur and easy-going temperament. By the 1900's the Persian was being brought into America, where they remain popular today.

The Persian is one of the oldest cat breeds and the most popular among the long-haired cats. They are reserved in behavior but are quite loving and affectionate. They make good companions too because of their sweet gentle nature. They are a quiet breed of low activity that will accept other cats into the home.

Because their fur is too long and thick for them to maintain, Persians need regular daily grooming. Daily baths and brushing are very common for this breed.

Persian Cats are a medium to large breed with a long thick coat, a straight short tail, heavily boned, and large round eyes. A Persian Cat without a registered pedigree is called a domestic longhair cat.

The Persian is a cat of class and royalty. This is a beautiful and lovely animal with a sweet personality. Anyone could love these cats. Keeping them looking good and avoiding matted hair makes for a pet of real class.