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Persian Cats: 15 Facts You Need to Know Before Adopting Them

Published: by Viktoria Bryzh · This post may contain affiliate links

It's no surprise that Persian Cats are the most popular and most beautiful cats in the world. But before getting yourself one, you need to know these 15 facts about them.

Good or bad? Let's figure it out together in this article.

#1 There is a little mystery about their origin!

A yellow Persian Cat lying on top of the bed with its grumpy face
They are named after the country where they were thought to originate, but even this is uncertain. The first reliable recordings of imports to the west were in the 17th century, but some may have arrived much earlier, perhaps during the Crusades. They did not make it to America until late in the 19th century.

#2 They need a lots of your efforts ?

brown and white Persian Cat lying on the floor
Persians are definitely not low maintenance cats. Their long coats require regular grooming if they are not to form knots and mats.

#3 Their eyes are really charming ? A yellow Persian Cat lying on top of the couch #4 They come in different varities of colors ?

A Persian Cat lying on top of the wooden table behind the water glass
While iconic pop culture Persians are usually white or silver, the breed comes in a range of colors and shades.

#5 They will help you to work! A white Persian Cat sitting behind the woman sitting on the chair #6 Persian cats are really lazy!

A Persian Cat sleeping on its round bed on the carpet on the floor
Persians are very relaxed cats which in general just like to lie around the house. Indeed, some people refer to them as 'furniture with fur'.

#7 They can be a cool company for you during parties ? A Persian Cat lying on the bed while wearing a pink cone #8 They adore taking bath ? A wet yellow Persian Cat standing inside the bathtub #9 Their eyes need special care! two white Persian Cats sitting by the window sill #10 Persian cats can be your personal trainers for fitness ? A Persian Cat stretching on its scratcher #11 You need to protect them from almost everything!

A yellow Persian Cat lying on the floor while hugging its mouse stuffed toy
The flat face of the Persian means it often has breathing and eye problems, with runny eyes due to blocked tear ducts being a common problem. The shortened face also means that some Persians find it hard to eat tidily.

#12 They are pop culture icons! ?

A yellow Persian Cat sitting on its bed by the window
The Persian is perhaps one of the most well-represented breeds in popular culture.

#13 Persians are also smart! A gray Persian Cat wearing a graduation hat with its grumpy face while being carried by a woman #14 They are a little bit selfish ? A white Persian Cat lying on the floor with a card in front of him that reads - I'm a selfish twat #15 They can be very shy ? ?

A Persian Cat sitting on the couch and hiding its face

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