What You Should Know About Purchasing a Persian

Persian cats have a distinct and elegant beauty that flows about them. Long soft manes of thick fur, big eyes, and a scrunched flat face, all describe the Persian. They are amongst the oldest of cats bred as pets, and many owners have adored the Persian for centuries.

Starting in the early 1600s Persians became domesticated. They were initially bred in in Persia, but then transferred to Italy. Appearances have changed, but not drastically. Many breeders are selective on the process, and are quite particular about the cats that they mix.

The purchasing aspect of obtaining a Persian cat can be arduous at best. Try to only do business with breeders who have many satisfied customers, can provide a lot of information on the history of the cat and their own experiences, and overall try to get as much information as possible from the breeder to ensure no fraud or scams are taking place.

The Persians health is a delicate thing, and its important to take your kitty to the vet often. The Persian is susceptible to many diseases, as well as infections and fur problems. Since their fur is so thick, its necessary to brush them daily, as well as shave some of the fur with a fur trimmer. Persians generally live a long time, anywhere between 10 and 20 years depending on their parentage. You also need to clean their eyes daily, at the minimum, twice per day. They often get gooey and that can cause an infection if left untreated or cleaned.

If you choose to become a Persian breeder, it is important that you choose two high quality cats. A high pedigree and a low one, will often produce less than desired results. It is also important to get a DNA test on the male and female to see if they have Polycystic kidney disease in their DNA.

Persians are high maintenance pets, and potential buyers do not realize that. If you want to breed, you should get your Persians in mind tested for Polycystic kidney disease. PKD is a potentially fatal disease, and can easily be inherited.

Final Thoughts

Persians are stunningly gorgeous creatures, and even more loving as pets. They are fluffy, elegant, and are fantastic companions. Know your resources before purchasing a Persian, and be prepared for the hard care process!

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