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Persian
Elegant, long-coated cats with a calm and regal personality.
2 breeders
EMS code
PER
Origin
Persia (Iran)
Coat
Long
Size
Medium
About the breed
The Persian is an elegant long-haired breed with a flat, round face and a calm, quiet temperament. Its long, dense coat needs regular grooming. The colourpoint variety is often called the Himalayan.
CalmQuietGentle
Colours
Recognised in a very wide colour range — solid, tabby, bicolour, shaded and colourpoint (Himalayan) among them.
No cats of this breed yet.
Frequently asked questions
Do Persian cats need a lot of grooming?+
Their long, dense coat benefits from regular grooming to stay free of mats.
What is a Himalayan cat?+
A Himalayan is the colourpoint variety of the Persian — a Persian body type with pointed colouring and blue eyes.
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