Persian cats are very calm and docile; they love to spend a lot of time either in the arms of their owner or in a cozy, comfortable place assigned to them.
ADVICE.NEWS invites you to get to know the representatives of this breed better.
Breeding of the breed
In the 17th century, Pietro della Valle brought the cat from Persia to Italy to begin breeding it.
It is possible that he came into possession of an animal known in Persia as the desert sand cat, which had a stiff coat that served as protection from the sand.
Characteristics of Persians
Representatives of this breed are reserved, independent and self-sufficient.
They enjoy being in the company of their owner, unless they are forced to demonstrate high activity.
Persian cats make excellent companions.
They are reserved about open spaces and prefer familiar rooms.
What problems do Persian cats have?
With proper care, Persian cats rarely get sick.
The kidneys of Persians are considered the most vulnerable areas.
Often these animals inherit polycystic kidney disease, which can subsequently develop into renal failure.
Another common disease of Persians is diseases of the nose and eyes.
Earlier we explained why cats love to lie on things.
