Persian Longhair

The true king of cats, with a noble and majestic appearance; the Persian Longhair. This calm and level-headed cat is an easy-going furry friend who is very attached to his owner. A Persian does not like a busy environment, they appreciate a quiet corner to retreat to! Because of the long-haired coat, this cat needs daily grooming

Characteristics

Country of origin: Persia

Also known as:

Coat types and colours: The legs are short and stout with broadly rounded feet

Weight: 3.5 - 7kg

Height: -

Health risks:

Character

A Persian Longhair is a calm and peaceful cat, who likes to rest. This very friendly cat is very social and values its bond with its owner. An apartment as a living environment is no problem for this fluffy cat. The friendly Persian gets along perfectly with children, dogs or fellow cats. He can be a bit hesitant with strangers. Since the Persian likes quiet, he doesn’t mind spending time alone.

Appearance characteristics

Colour

All colours are allowed in the Persian Longhair. For example, a Persian can have a solid coat colour, a tabby coat, colourpoint and much more!

Body, legs and tail

The Persian is characterized by its royal appearance. This cat breed has a medium to large head. The muscles of the Persian are well developed. The legs are short and stout with broadly rounded feet. Between the toes of the Persian Longhair are small tufts of hair.

Head, ears and eyes

The Persian has a massive round head with a broad skull. This long-haired cat has excellent cheekbones, full cheeks and firm jaws. The eyes of a Persian are very striking because they are large and round. The eyes are relatively far apart. The eye colour is always in harmony with the coat colour.

Coat

The Persian Longhair requires good coat care. The coat consists of a fine coat with a long top and undercoat. This dense coat can sometimes be as long as 10 to 20 cm. This makes it very important to detangle and groom the coat of a Persian daily.