PERSIAN CAT

Persian longhaired cats - one of the favorite breeds of breeders all over the world for over one and a half hundred years. Cats with thick, silky hair appeared from Persia (hence the name of the breed), which is now called Iran. The first information about the ancestors of modern Persian cats dates back to 1626, when the Italian traveler Pietro della Valle visited the countries of the Middle East, including Persia. It was this man who brought cats to Italy, and also described them in his work “A Trip to Turkey, Persia and India in 54 Letters.” Those cats differed from modern Persians in their appearance - their ears were much larger, their straight nose was longer.

The following records of longhaired cats imported from Persia date back to the 1760s. In his works, the animals were described by Georges-Louis Leclerc, a naturalist and biologist from France. The cats described by Leclerc were brought not only from Persia, but also from Afghanistan and Turkey. From the surviving engravings of the 18th century, it becomes clear that those animals did not always have a wide skull, widely spaced ears and a short snub nose; they often looked more like Angoras. This gives rise to the opinion that modern Persians are directly related to Turkish Angoras. Interestingly, more than 2 centuries ago, Persian cats were also called Russian and Asian. And if the name “Asian” is quite understandable and justified, then what did cats have to do with Russia? It turns out, according to some scientists, Persian cats originally appeared in Rus', where, due to the harsh climate, they acquired a thick coat that allowed the animals to avoid cold weather and bad weather. Another version of the appearance of Persian cats on Earth is the crossing of domestic cats with manuls (wild predators with the dimensions of ordinary domestic individuals, distinguished by extremely thick and long hair, powerful body structure, and stockiness, like Persian cats).

Selection activities aimed at slightly changing the appearance of Persian cats began in Great Britain in the 19th century - the muzzle of Persian cats became the widest, the nose upturned, the ears small and widely spaced relative to each other, and the eyes even wider and larger, many color options appeared. At the first English exhibitions, Persian longhairs were also combined with Angora cats, calling both breeds Oriental or Asian. And only towards the end of the century, in 1887, Persian cats were officially recognized as a separate breed from others.

Already from the end of the 19th century, Persian cats began to appear in the USA, where over time it was decided to somewhat modernize the breed. So, over time, another type of Persian appeared - extreme (the animals began to have a shorter nose, whose lobe was at the level of the inner corners of the eyes).

Persians have been the most popular longhaired breed for many years. cats worldwide. Owners are not afraid of either the difficult care of a luxurious fur coat or a genetic predisposition to certain diseases. The sweet character of Persians, coupled with their original appearance, which reminds some cat lovers of a naive and touching childish appearance, does not allow interest in these cats to dry up. There is an interesting legend regarding these animals. It’s as if they were born through the efforts of a wizard who created a living creature from a spark of fire, the radiance of stars and light smoke. Who knows, maybe this is how the world found these royal cats with gorgeous fur and a cute face.

Persians are good at feeling their owner's bad mood and know how to cheer him up. This species of the cat family is simply not adapted to wild independent life outside the home. Not because their fur might get damaged and they might get sick. But because Persians are in great need of human attention. They need constant contact with people, because they can surround the cat with affection and care.

Persians are a very peaceful breed. They fit well into a large family and become favorites of little children. They are also not prone to aggression. A Persian will never scratch or bite a child, even if he squeezes him very hard and causes pain. The cat will simply try to run away from the baby for a while. After some time, she will return to continue the fun game. Persian cats are very obedient, they will not damage property, and will be as careful as possible. In fact, Persians are quite active animals, but if you compare them with other breeds, it may seem that they are very calm and passive.

Since the Persian cat is a long-haired breed, caring for it can hardly be called convenient and practical. If you want your Persian to always look great and not shed all over the house, leaving patches of fur in the most visible places, be kind enough to take care of him. Bathing procedures for a Persian cat should take place 2-3 times a week. For washing, use a special shampoo, since due to the structure of the coat, ordinary human shampoo will not work. On hot summer days, your Persian can be trimmed a little with a special clipper. At the same time, do not trim the hair on the tail under any circumstances.

Regularly wipe your Persian cat's eyes and nose with a cloth. Because due to the structure of their muzzle, their breathing process is complicated, and their eyes constantly water. Also, do not forget to trim the claws so that the cat looks beautiful and does not scratch various smooth objects in the house. Also try to give your Persian dry and solid food more often so that his teeth are cleaned while sucking food. Only high-quality and regular care for your Persian cat will allow you to enjoy their beauty. If you don’t have time to care, entrust this task to your friends or acquaintances. Don't worry, this feline will not offer much resistance during grooming. This is the wrong berry.