Types of Persian Cats

 Types of Persian Cats

while there have been recent variations of the breed this cat is one of the oldest in the world its history is not completely known but it is believed they originated in ancient Persia located in modern-day Iran however it wasn't until the 17th century that the pedigree was first recorded as Persian cats were imported to Italy before spreading throughout Europe [Music] as Persians along haircuts they are known for their attention to grooming however those who adopt a Persian cat into their home know that it is in their best interest to brush regularly to prevent matting and to collect dead hair their aristocratic appearance suits their temperament they are often quiet cat to enjoy apartment living as long as they are given enough environmental enrichment and are not over handled they form strong bonds with their owners often selecting a favorite to dote on while the cat fanciers association has different variants according to code color there are two main types of Persians in terms of facial structure traditional Persians are believed to be one of the oldest cat breeds in the world they resemble the turkish angora cat in some ways but have a less rounded head short ears and a different temperament the similarities are more in the coat with the traditional Persian having a thick undercoat in the winter months retaining only the longer outer layer in the summer they are medium to large cats but look bigger in the winter thanks to their extra fur the traditional Persian has a longer nose but still maintains the large and round eyes indicative to the species they are relatively broad with a tail in proportion to their body Persian cats do not have the longest life expectancy as with most pedigree cats they are prone to both polycystic kidney disease and heart disease the peaky faced Persian cat earns his name thanks to they flat face which resembles that of a Pekingese dog this was a spontaneous mutation which occurred in certain cats in the mid 20th century in a relatively short time this look became the breed standard at shows with breeders accentuating the look through breed selection while their unique look is well sought-after it also provides problems for the cats themselves the snub-nosed is a proxy cephalic which means that these cats are more prone to breathing difficulties and eye problems their eyelids can turn inwards and cause great irritation tear ducts can leak and stain the fur around their eyes and they can have labored breathing with particular problems when exercising although considered a separate breed the exotic Shorthairs derived from the persian they have the same peaky face Kabhi body and behavior but they have a shorter coat which is much easier to maintain the chinchilla long hair persian cat is so-called thanks to their coat similarity to that of a chinchilla fur the undercoat is usually white with the outer coat turning black or blue their faces more dull face than the exotic but they maintain their large size and stocky body this makes them generally healthier but they are not always recognised by all cat associations the cat fanciers Association divides the persian cat into seven groups in terms of markings these are helpful in grouping the cats but their type will depend on facial structure most females can have up to three colors with males only exhibiting to these cats have only one color which can range from glossy black to brilliant white blues are one of the most beautiful solid coat types but only the white has the distinction of allowing up to three types of eye color which include bright copper deep blue or one for each the rest of the solid Persians have bright copper eyes only the chinchilla long hair Persian cat falls into this category but they are not limited to white with black tips golden chinchillas are also possible as our goal and shaded Persians they will have green or blue green eyes with black rims their pores are also black but their nose will be some hue of red the smoke colored Persian cats usually have a mix of colors which come out of their coat looking wispy like the smoke of its namesake they include black blue red and tortoiseshell colors the shaded Persian cats usually have an undercoat of one color with the outer coat displaying another tipped color tabby cats are found in many different breeds but in the Persian cat they have three different types of patterns the classic tabby mackerel tabby and patch tabby these markings make them look almost wild but their coats can also come in colors like blue silver brown and cream Khmer tabbies are generally more extroverted than other types of Persian cats while all types of particular Persian cats have brilliant copper eyes their code can come in blue with patches of cream lilac with cream or tortoiseshell by color Persian cats have two colors which can be a mixture of many different colors however this also includes calico cats which have mainly white coats with splashes of red and black a diluted calico persian cat will have this pattern but with the colors muted beautifully they look slightly washed out some have the van pattern which limits the bicolor to the head legs until one of the most popular Persian cats the Himalayan is a mixture of the persian cat and the Siamese this gives them the beautiful long hair of the Persian with the distinct marking of the Siamese this marking will have a white and fawn body color with a secondary color limited to the extremities and face while we may think of the second color being black it can also be chocolate lilac red or even tortoiseshell have you been able to recognize your persian cat from these different types and variations