How do I know if my cat is a Persian?

Look for: Flat "pushed-in" face; Long thick coat; Round head and large round eyes; Short stocky legs. The Persian is a long-haired breed with a flat face, round eyes, and a thick luxurious coat requiring daily grooming.

What does a Persian's coat look like?

Long, thick, luxurious. Size: Medium.

Persian

The Persian is a long-haired breed with a flat face, round eyes, and a thick luxurious coat requiring daily grooming.

Size

Medium

Coat

Long, thick, luxurious

Temperament

Quiet, docile, affectionate

How to recognize a Persian

Flat "pushed-in" face
Long thick coat
Round head and large round eyes
Short stocky legs

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