Persian
- Size
- medium
- Weight
- 4–6 kg, males3–5 kg, females
- Lifespan
- 12–17 years
- Group
- Apartment friendlyCalm
An editorial estimate, not a measurement.
Suits. Тихая домашняя кошка, декоративная, малоподвижная.
Be aware. Плоская морда: слезотечение, проблемы с дыханием и зубами. Шерсть — ежедневный уход, иначе колтуны.
Temperament
Спокойная, малоподвижная и тихая кошка. Персидская порода не требует внимания навязчиво, охотно лежит рядом и почти не прыгает по шкафам. Плохо переносит суету и перемены. К детям терпелива, но грубости не прощает.
Care
Самая трудоёмкая в уходе кошка: длинная шерсть с густым подшёрстком сваливается за считанные дни, расчёсывать нужно ежедневно. Плоская морда означает постоянное слезотечение — глаза протирать каждый день, иначе воспаляются складки под ними. Дыхание затруднено, жару переносит плохо. Наследственно значим поликистоз почек, тест для племенных животных обязателен.
Origin
Одна из старейших пород, известна в Европе с XVII века, привезена из Персии. Современный тип с плоской мордой сформирован американскими заводчиками в XX веке.
What to watch in this breed
Breed predispositions are not a diagnosis and not a sentence. They are what occurs in this breed more often than in others, and what is worth knowing in advance.
- Watch firstPolycystic kidney disease
- Cysts in the kidneys that grow silently for years. The first signs are late: the cat drinks and urinates a lot, loses weight. Found by ultrasound and a genetic test — ask the breeder whether the parents were tested.
- Keep in mindBrachycephalic airway syndrome
- Snoring, noisy breathing at rest, a bluish tongue, fainting on exercise. This is not “just the breed” and not a cute quirk: the dog is short of air. Excess weight makes breathing worse than anything else, and heat and stuffiness are directly dangerous.
- Keep in mindTear staining
- Because of the shape of the face the tear duct drains poorly, so it stays wet under the eyes and the fur stains. Not dangerous in itself, but a wet fold gets sore. Wipe daily; if the tearing suddenly increases or an eye is squinting, that is a vet visit.
- Keep in mindTeeth
- In small breeds the teeth are crowded, tartar builds early, and teeth are lost by five years old. Look at the gums: redness at the tooth line and bad breath already call for a scale. Brush at home; dry food does not clean teeth, contrary to popular belief.
A predisposition means a probability, not a disease. Most animals of these breeds live their lives without any of it. We do not diagnose: the list is here so you know what to ask your vet at a routine check-up and which signs not to write off as old age.
Weight and lifespan are a guide for the breed, not a standard for your animal. Actual figures depend on the line, care and health.
Where to get one: Persian breeders
We have no breeders of this breed yet. We fill the directory by calling around — if you know a good one, tell us and we will check and add it.