These 7 Fancy Facts about Persian Cats Will Leave You Amazed

Many out there are huge fans of dogs and don't like cats because they think cats have an attitude problem and can never love you as a dog would in different ways. I have had a cat for the last five years, and I can assure you that it has helped me through some dark times, and when it comes to a Persian cat, they are beautiful, kind and will love you with all their heart. 

I have collected seven fancy facts that will not only convince you to buy a Persian cat but will leave you amazed. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing this, 

As evident from the name, they can be from Persia:
Persian cats are one of the prettiest cats you may have seen in your entire life, but questions like where they came from and their origin are still unknown.  From the research I have conducted, Europeans positioned in the Middle East brought the cats with long hair to other countries of Europe and England in the mid of the 1800s. 

The cats gained immediate attention for their beauty, exotic looks and were named Persian cats in honor of the presumed land they were thought to be a part of. The two best Persian cats from Iran and Turkey gained a lot of fame amongst people; people loved them for their attitude, and were an instantaneous hit with the western world. 

Thick coats of hair:
Persian cats are beautiful creatures with long thick hair ranging from four to six inches, ten to fifteen centimeters in length.  A Persian cat can be found in different colors such as snowy, grey, bright colors, and multi toned combinations with different patches and patterns. 

A Persian cat's face is long with sleek noses, beautiful colored eyes, which adds to their beauty and makes them look expressive. They have a triangular mouth with pansy shaped cheeks, which make their expressions more prominent, not to forget their compact bodies with a medium tail length that makes them look different from other cats.

Lazy creatures:
Persian cats are beautiful creatures adored by different people, but they are lazy, they like to be affectionate on their own rules and terms. Persian cats love people in comparison to other cats. Some of the biggest examples to support this statement are that when they are called upon with their name, they respond quickly and efficiently. 

They love it when you talk to them, and if you are the owner, I promise you they love listening to you but keeping all this aside, they are lazy. They may be the laziest cats you have known in your entire life, they can sleep from seventeen to twenty hours a day and not like to be disturbed to play when they are asleep, and if they are disturbed, then they get cranky, but if you are lazy and like to lay around all day, then they are the best cats for you.

They live a long life:
With animals, one can never be sure how much they live, and it hurts when something happens to them since one can get overly attached to their pet if they have had it for a long time.  Persian cats usually don't have any genetic issues. Still, they suffer from polycystic kidney disease, but due to continuous and careful breeding, the chances of having this disease keep reducing. 

Furthermore, some of the Persian cats don't have any breathing issues, but on the other hand, many of them have short skulls and no bones in the nasal area, which can cause breathing issues in the long term. They have compact hips, and they tend to give birth to three to six kittens in a year, which keeps them fit and on their feet; therefore, a Persian cat tends to live for sixteen to twenty years.

They are expensive:
The Persian cats are not cheap but are extremely expensive, which makes their long life worth tit. A Persian kitten costs up to 850 dollars to 2500 dollars. If you are looking to buy a kitten, they come microchipped and are sold intact, which means that they are sold as they come and are not fixed by the buyer. 

If we are talking about an intact male kitten, you must know that it can cost up to 1400 dollars and go 3500 dollars. The purebred animals are beautiful and have expressions that will take your breath away the minute you lay an eye upon them. You will fall in love with whatever you own, so own carefully and do your research first.

They have changed physically:
Persian cats are one of the prettiest, and there is no argument on it, but it would not be wrong to say if it is pointed out that the cats have changed a lot physically and don't look the same as they used to look a few years ago. 

The brachycephalic of the breed came over from a genetic mutation that was done in the 1950s. Still, if you want a pure breed that matches the cat's face initially, then it is important to do your research and find the doll face Persian cats that can leave you feeling mesmerized and breathless with its beauty.

They don’t like children:
There is no doubt that Persian cats love children and human beings, but it can be hard to keep a steady relationship with young children who can touch it at the wrong places or annoy them when they want to be left alone or not touched. 

Many cats can change their mood in a blink but not the Persian cats as they have an attitude they like to maintain. The Persian cat can develop a set of personalities. One can be starting to become shy, especially when new people come into the house or if the environment they are put in is making them uncomfortable. 

To sum it all up, if you want to know more about your cat and their behavior, make sure to head over to Obey My Cat as they have great material to help you through any cat problem. Furthermore, Persian or no Persian, cats are beautiful creatures that love you in a different way and in their way, so be kind to them and love them with your heart because a cat may be a pet to you, but for them, you are everything.

Article written by our friend Taylor Starc at Obey My Cat
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