There no doubts the popularity of the Persian cat in modern times and because such a cat is well known for its sweet and also gentle personality, and of course, for its long hair it has the power of being very attractive to most people. Also, the Persian cat is a cat that is blessed with many features that add to its attractiveness and this type of cat is also an excellent companion for almost every cat owner while it also does not make many demands of the owner.
Mostly White In Color
The Persian cat is generally white in color and this is how they it is generally perceived though they are also found in a number of different colors, and are mostly divided into seven color divisions when it comes to competitions, and these are solid, gold and silver, tabby, smoke and shaded, bicolor, particolor and also Himalayan. But, what stands out with regard to the Persian cat is not its color, but its long hair that flows beautifully on its body.
If you have a Persian cat as a pet, you should ensure that it is kept indoors as that will ensure that its coat is protected since, in the outdoors, there is a lot of chance of the coat becoming damaged. The Persian cat also requires a lot of maintenance and so you must comb it on a daily basis while using a metal comb; otherwise, the coat is liable to get tangled and thus will form hairballs.
Bathing the Persian cat is also necessary and should be performed regularly which will give its coat much needed protection and it is best to bathe your Persian cat when it is still young, because it will then get used to this activity. The Persian cat is also one cat that does not maintain its own coat and since it has long as also dense fur, it requires grooming on a daily basis to keep the coat healthy.
The temperament of the Persian cat is mainly sweet and gentle and it is a cat that can get along with all kinds of people and it is also good with kids. It is also blessed with a voice that is pleasant and most people will readily like to hear its voice, and in fact, its eyes and voice are excellent tools with which it communicates with owners. In addition, the Persian cat is playful by nature and it is also not an attention grabber though it will revel in attention, and they are quite vein and like to be admired. It also differs from other cats by not being a cat that likes to jump or climb and there is also no destructive streak in them, since they like it the most when being admired, or when simply lying about the home.