THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF PERSIANS
Persians are either show or traditional. The show Persian has extreme features, such as a flat nose, small ears and big copper eyes. Its body is broad and short with a thick, plume-like tail. The traditional Persian is also known as the Doll Face. Its snout is a normal length and not as "squished" looking as the show Persian's nose. Both types of Persians have long, glamorous coats of fur.
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PERSIANS ARE THE MOST POPULAR PEDIGREED CATS
Persians have reigned supreme worldwide for more than 30 years. The Cat Fanciers' Association ranked this breed as the most popular last year, a position it has held for many decades.
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THIS BREED IS A LOT OF WORK
Their silky, shimmery fur is the Persians' most distinguishable feature. However, that luscious coat comes at a cost. The signature long-haired fur requires daily attention, so be ready to make a commitment. This is a breed that requires a lot of maintenance, including daily grooming sessions to prevent the thick fur from matting. Many owners trim the long coat to keep it under control.
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PERSIANS ARE "FURNITURE WITH FUR"
This breed is known for remaining inactive for long periods of time. They are very lazy cats and can spend hours staying in the same place without moving, leading to the nickname of "furniture with fur." Even though Persians are big fans of doing nothing, they still enjoy interaction and playtime, but simply lack the curiosity inherent in other breeds.
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THIS BREED COME IN MANY COLORS
Persians have many different color variations. There are more than 80 different fur colors that occur, including cream, smoke, blue and black. Solid silver is the most popular choice.
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QUEEN VICTORIA HAD TWO BLUE PERSIANS
The famous royal monarch of the United Kingdom was the proud owner of two Blue Persian cats. Queen Victoria was very fond of her felines, which increased this specific type of Persian's popularity in Britain at the time.
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