The Persian is the most popular purebred cat breed in the United States. They are medium- to large-sized with a round, flat face shaped like a pansy and a profuse, long coat. This breed is exceedingly sweet and calm, which makes them great playmates for respectful kids who handle them gently. Persians are neither needy nor standoffish but provide a mix of gentle affection and relaxed independence.
Persian
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: About 7 to 12 pounds
LENGTH: About 14 to 17 inches
PERSONALITY: Sweet, gentle and affectionate
COAT LENGTH: Long and thick
COAT COLOR: Solid (blue, black, white, red, cream, chocolate or lilac), silver and golden (chinchilla and shaded), shaded and smoke (including cameo and tortoiseshell patterns), tabby, particolor, calico and bicolor, and Himalayan (pointed colors)
EYE COLOR: Varies according to coat color, but may be copper, blue, green, blue-green, hazel and odd-eyes
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 15 to 20 years
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