History

There are different opinions about the origin, one theory is that Persia originated in Persia And Iran. In ancient times, European merchants often went to Persia to trade jewelry and spices. By chance, they found something peculiar, so the business group named this cat with the name of the place where they came from, and called it "Persian cat". The exact date of recorded origin of the Persian cat is 1684 BC. Another theory is that the Persian cat was bred on the basis of the Afghan indigenous longhair cat and crossed with the Turkish or Armenian Angora cat. 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 nobles among cats. They are gentle and elegant in temperament, smart and agile, empathetic, seldom active, quiet, shrill and soft, love to be coquettish, and have a graceful manner. . It has always been favored by cat lovers all over the world and is the representative of long-haired cats. The Persian cat is strong and powerful, with simple and smooth body lines; round face, flat nose, stubby legs, small ears, large eyes, and short round tail. The Persian cat's back hair is long and dense, the texture is like cotton, and it is as light as silk;

Origin

Origin: United States

Breeding: 2 to 3 litter per litter, the pups are born with short hair and start to grow hair after 6 weeks It grows out and grows long hair after molting twice. 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.

Personality

Stuart has a sweet and suave personality, and doesn't easily get into a row in family life or lose his temper for no apparent reason. 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, they will find something to entertain themselves without disrupting them everywhere. Some Persian cats who like quiet can even sit there quietly for a long time. at every turn. 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.

Standard

Summary: A perfect presentation should be a strong physique, well-balanced and The expression is sweet, and the body lines are soft and rounded. Large round eyes with at least one eye distance between them, round and large head, even and harmonious distribution of facial features. A long and dense hair is very important for a Persian to compete, and the Persian cat shows its luxurious and elegant characteristics with a bright long hair.

Color: The Persian cat's coat color is roughly divided into five color families, with nearly 88 coat colors. Among them, the monochrome system includes white, black, blue, red, cream and so on. Chinchilla colors (= Chinchilla cats) include mouse gray (hair tip color), gradient silver, gradient gold, etc. Smoke color (Smoke) is a smoke color (hair root white, gradient blue, gradient red, etc.). Tabby colors are silver, brown, red, cream, blue, etc. Mixed colors include tortoiseshell (Tortie), tri-color (Calico), blue cream, and two-color black and white, blue and white, red and white. Red (mostly males) and tortoiseshell (mostly females) are rare in coat color, so Persian cats in this color are also very precious.

Body Shape

Head: The head is full and round, with a broad forehead, the face should be perfectly rounded from muscle to bone, with a short neck but long neck hair. The head bones should feel smooth and rounded by hand, and there should be no excessive depression or protrusion from the nose to the back of the head. There should be enough distance between the eyes.

Nose: short, flat, wide, with a hollow nose between the eyes

Cheeks: full, no bulge at the muzzle, soft and rounded cheeks

Lower jaw: broad and full, combined with the entire face to form a complete circle, with no defect in the bite.

Ears: Small and round, with tip facing forward, should not be too large at the base. The position is on both sides of the top of the head, and there should be enough space between the ears. The ears should fit into the curve of the head properly. Points will be deducted if the ears are crooked or the tips of the ears protrude from the top of the head.

Eyes: Brightly colored, large, round and full in shape, with enough distance between the eyes to make the entire facial expression sweet and lovely.

Body: The Persian cat's body is like that of a sturdy pony, with short legs, a broad chest, broad and strong from shoulders to tail, and should be complete in cross-section. Round, the lines on the back should be horizontal when viewed from the side. The body is strong, with plenty of muscle, not fat. The body size can be large or medium. It should be emphasized that the judgment of the Persian cat is based on the overall performance, not by the size of the body to measure the quality.

Limbs: Short, thick, strong and powerful. The front legs should be straight and the hind legs should be straight when viewed from directly behind the body.

Claws: Large, round and powerful, with closed toes, 5 on the front paws and 4 on the hind paws.

Tail: Short, but in proportion to the length of the body, the tail must not have folds or other skeletal deformities.

Hair: Long and dense, with a smooth and soft texture, the thick coat outlines the Persian's plump body. Even the shoulders and front legs are covered by long hair, and the hair on the neck is more prominent, like a thick scarf. The feathers on the pinna and the soles of the feet are also long.