Origin

Persian cats originated in Persia (i.e. today's Iran) and first appeared in England in the 16th century. It is believed that Italy was the first to bring Persian cats to Europe The traveler Pietro Della Valle, graceful and fluffy with long hair, was very popular in Europe at the beginning, and has been bred to this day Variety is growing. But the breed of long-haired Persian cats seen today was produced in the 19th century with unknown origins. The Persian cat is actually a breed born in 1860 after more than 100 years of selective breeding in the United Kingdom based on the indigenous longhair cat of Afghanistan and the Angora longhair cat of Turkey or Armenia. Persian cats have a flattering face, long and gorgeous back hair, and elegant manners, so they are known as "the prince of cats" and "princess", so they are very valuable. A purebred Persian cat can run up to thousands of dollars and is one of the favorite cats of cat lovers in the world.

Evolutionary History

Dogs were originally able to adapt to human life because their social behavior matched humans in many ways. Cats are different from humans. They are solitary and territorial hunters, and they are mostly active at night. However, it is the hunting behavior of cats that causes them to initially come into contact with the human environment, and their strong instinct to guard the territory Drive them to keep appearing in the same places. The history of domestication of cats is much later than that of dogs. This period may not be earlier than the seventh millennium BC, when agriculture flourished and a "crescent-shaped rice granary" was formed in the Middle East. The advent of homes, barns, and food stores provided new habitats for rodents and other small mammals, ideal prey for small feral cats.

From the beginning, a mutually beneficial relationship has been established between humans and cats: cats get a rich source of food, while humans are spared the pesky rodents. Initially, the presence of these feral cats may not be accepted or even encouraged by humans, tossing some food from time to time. Just like wolves, some more tame wild cats were gradually absorbed into human society, resulting in the earliest semi-domesticated cat groups. The domestic cat is almost certainly descended from the small feral cat found throughout Europe, Africa and South Asia. In this vast area, according to the local environment and climatic conditions, countless wild cat subpopulations have evolved. They vary in appearance, the European wildcats living in the north are stocky, with short ears and thick fur; the African wildcats are more slender, with long ears and long legs; and the Asian wildcats living in the south are small and spotted.

The original ancestor of the domestic cat is probably the African wild cat, because the African wild cat is only slightly larger than the domestic cat and has a more tame temperament than other wild cats. African wild cats are often found near human settlements and are easily domesticated, often as pets to feed. After domesticated cats were brought around the world, they may have interbred with local wild cats to become the ancestors of modern domestic cats in different regions. European domestic cats with dark markings have a combination of European and African wild cat fur patterns, while the spots on domestic cats living in India indicate that their ancestors are related to Asian wild cats. Crossbreeding of domestic cats with other wild cat breeds, such as jungle cats, is unlikely to have a significant impact on the mainstream domestic cat breed.

Physiological changes caused by the domestication process also occur in cats over thousands of generations, similar to those in dogs. These include smaller size, shortened claws, reduced brain and cranial volume, extended ears and tail posture, and changes in fur color and texture. Unlike dogs, however, cats maintain a large degree of independence in human society, so they rarely develop certain behavioral traits that humans need due to selective external pressure. As a result, domestic cats have not changed much in appearance from their ancestors, the wild cat, and were difficult to distinguish in earlier archaeological finds. Cat remains have been found near various prehistoric human sites, including the Neolithic site in Israel about 9,000 years ago and the Indus Valley site in Pakistan about 4,000 years ago. However, the remains are likely feral cats killed for fur or meat. Interestingly, the remains of 8,000-year-old cats and mice were simultaneously found on the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea, and they could only have been brought to the island by human immigrants. Although these cats may not have been fully domesticated, they were brought to the island on purpose to deal with rodent infestation. In Egyptian mythology cats are the guardians of the underworld. It hunts mice, birds, rabbits, etc. helped a lot.

Introduction of pedigree

There are different opinions about the origin of the Persian cat, but the more unified view is that it is based on the Afghan indigenous longhair cat, which is similar to the Turkish or Armenian cat. Angora cats in the region were cross-bred. The Persian cat has a long history. It was introduced to England through France in the 16th century, brought to Italy in the 18th century, and passed from Europe to the United States in the 19th century. It is said that Queen Victoria kept two blue Persian cats, and the Prince of Wales (Edward VII) praised them at cat shows.

Persian cats are gentle, responsive, considerate, quiet, and elegant. The call is slender and pleasant, and the ability to adapt to the environment is strong. But in the summer, he hates being hugged, and likes to sleep alone on the floor, a proud cat, which often makes the owner feel that it is not his own, but that the dear Persian cat has a master.

Persian cats give birth to 2 to 3 litter. The cubs have short hair when they are born, and grow long hair after 6 weeks. Because of their long and dense fur, they do not like being held in their arms in summer, preferring to lie alone on the floor.

Licking behavior

Kittens are in many Sometimes, I love to lick my body and clean myself. After eating, it will wipe its beard with its front paws, lick its anus with its tongue after urinating, and lick its hair with its tongue after being hugged. This is the kitten removing odor and dirt from her body. A cat's tongue has many rough little bumps, and it's the perfect tool for getting rid of dirt. Among domestic animals, cats are the most hygienic. Cats can be seen washing their faces with their paws every day. In addition, every time you defecate in a fixed place, you have to cover the excrement with your claws after you defecate. The habit of cats like cleaning is a big reason why people are willing to keep cats. A cat's grooming "grooming" is purely biological. For example, cats lick their fur with their tongues to stimulate the secretion of sebaceous glands, make the hair shiny and smooth, not easily wetted by water, and can lick a small amount of vitamin D to promote the normal development of bones. It can also make the coat fluffy and promote heat dissipation. function. [4]

Nocturnal behavior

Cats still maintain the nocturnal habit of carnivores, and many activities (such as mouse-catching, courtship, etc.) mating) is often performed at night. Cats are most active at dawn or early evening, and spend most of the day lounging or sleeping. According to this habit of cats, the daily feeding time should be placed in the morning and evening, because at this time the various functions of the cat's body are very active, not only eat more, but also digest well. Breeding cats should also be arranged at night to ensure a higher success rate. This habit of cats is not welcomed by cat owners in most cases. Especially in urban households, the meowing of female cats and the sound of male cats fighting for mates at night are very annoying. The frequent activities of cats indoors at night sometimes wake people up. While this is the nature of cats and cannot be completely overcome, with training it is possible to correct them to a great extent.

Breeding Behavior

Persian cats's normal pregnancy cycle is around 63-67 days. In the early stage of the Persian cat's pregnancy, the breeder does not need to give special dietary management, but the necessary behavior management is very important. miscarriage due to exercise.

With the prolongation of the cat's pregnancy period, the fetus in the abdomen will gradually grow up, and the food intake of the Persian cat will gradually increase. Breeders should prepare enough, nutrient-rich, and easily digestible food for the Persian cat in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. Lean meat, fish meat and other protein foods can be prepared for Persian cats every day. Properly prepare some green vegetables, 0.2 grams of calcium tablets per day. At the same time, reduce the amount of food carbohydrates, so as to avoid the Persian cat being overweight and causing dystocia.

When the Persian cat is about to give birth, the breeder should also help the Persian cat prepare for the birth. Choose a quiet and comfortable production place for the cat, prepare a large enough, comfortable and clean birth box, scissors, etc. When the Persian cat is about to give birth, don't disturb it. The breeder can quietly observe the birthing status of the Persian cat. When they find that Pet When the cat has difficulties in childbirth, timely help is provided so that the fetus can be born healthy and safe, and at the same time, the life safety of the mother cat is guaranteed.

Persian cats are generally sweet and suave, and are not prone to fuss or tantrums in family life. Their voices are beautiful, and their talking eyes seem to be able to read all your thoughts. They will be very accustomed to your praise and petting, but be sure not to spoil them too much, because they also have aristocratic independence in their characters, and they need a certain amount of time to be alone. Know how to listen and be willing to share your everything, this is a qualified partner.

In the absence of the owner's company, Persian cats will find something to entertain themselves without disrupting everything. Some Persian cats who like quiet can even sit there quietly for a long time. ,not moving at all. They also like to play, but will move lightly. Because of their long hair and short legs, Persian cats are not very good at climbing and jumping. Their arrogant character makes them very clean, and the high and low cabinets will undoubtedly stain their hair, which is naturally something they can't avoid.

Persian cat's flowing and gorgeous coat, coupled with its pretty face, make it the world's most popular breeds, making them known as "the prince of cats". They are sweet and gentle, and once they find a sense of security in their new environment, they will quickly integrate into family members, making the family harmonious and warm.

1. The food tray of the Persian cat should be fixed and cannot be replaced casually. Persian cats are very sensitive to changing the food tray, and sometimes refuse to eat because of the change of the food tray. Keep the pan clean. Newspaper or plastic paper can be placed under the food tray to prevent the noise when the food tray slides, and it is also easy to clean. Every time the Persian cat eats the leftover food should be thrown away or put away, and it will be mixed with fresh food and then fed to the next feeding.

2. Feeding should be timed and fixed. Once the biological clock of Persian cats is formed, it is relatively fixed and should not be changed at will. The place where you put Persian cat food should be fixed. Persian cats don’t like to eat in noisy places and places where strong light is shining. If there are guests visiting, don’t let the guests look at your Persian cat when the Persian cat is eating. The appearance of strangers , will greatly reduce the appetite of Persian cats.

3. Persian cats have a bad habit of using their claws to grab food or take food out of the food tray. Once this phenomenon is found, it must be adjusted immediately to correct it.

4. Persian cats like to eat warm food. Cold food and cold food not only affect the appetite of Persian cats, but also easily cause digestive disorders. Under normal circumstances, the temperature of the food should be 30 to 40 degrees, and the food taken out of the refrigerator should be heated before feeding.

5. Although Persian cats don't drink much water, they must have enough clean drinking water. Persian cats must drink clean water and change the water every day. The drinking bowl can be placed on the side of the food tray so that the Persian cat can drink freely when thirsty.

6. Because Persian cats are long-haired cats, give catsGrooming is very important. Spring is the season of cat hair removal, we should use professional hair grooming tools to groom cats at this time.

7. Bathe them regularly. Bathing a Persian cat can not only make the cat beautiful and clean, but also prevent and treat skin diseases and ectoparasitic infections of the Persian cat, as well as promote the cat's blood circulation and metabolism and other fitness and disease prevention effects.

8. Persian cats are long-haired cats and are prone to heat stroke in summer. In the event of heatstroke, quickly move the cat to a ventilated or shaded place, and then use ice cubes or ice water to help cool them down, preferably taking the Persian cat to the veterinarian.

9. Keeping Persians indoors keeps them from getting as little disease and parasites as possible. As long as they receive good care and good nutrition, visit a trusted veterinary hospital for a comprehensive physical check-up and vaccinations every year.

1. Suitable choice: an ideal Persian cats have a plump coat, a double coat consisting of two types of coats, long, soft and fluffy underground Layers of downy hair, and slightly longer and coarser awn hair. The beautiful Persian cat has a heavy bone, a sweet and lovely expression, and a round and slow outline. A pair of big round eyes with a wide distance, coupled with the round and big eyes, reveal the unique appearance and expression of the Persian cat as a whole.

2. Avoid: slender body, long neck, narrow chest, flat ventral side; slender head; long aquiline nose, abnormal bite; small eyes, narrow distance between eyes, hanging eye tip; Slender limbs, long legs, O-shaped legs, large spacing between toes, abnormal number of toes; long tail, The squirrel has a tail that is not straight. The tail is abnormally twisted, and those with a wink other than the standard color are inferior.

3. Note: Persian cats who sneeze and cough are usually sick. They should have dry, clean tails, and yellow smears on the fur indicate diarrhea in the cat.