Cat Breeds Persian

Are you looking to get a new cat soon? Great! You may want to consider a
purebred cat. There are many breeds that can be found in this country, each with its own
characteristic appearance and temperament and history. Think carefully about what you
would characteristics you would like to see in your new companion. Perhaps you would
care to consider:

The Persian

    A very ancient breed of cat, the Persian was first mentioned in hieroglyphs
beginning at approximately 1684 B.C. The Persians' beginnings have long been lost to
time. The Persian was so named for their ostensible country of origin, the great ancient
empire of Persia which was located in around the modern country of Iran. The first
known Persian cats to arrive in Europe were brought by an Italian traveler, Pietro della
Valle, in the 1600s. Persians became very popular throughout Europe. At the first modern
cat show, held in 1871 in London at the Crystal Palace, Persians were a featured breed.
The show at the Crystal Palace, and the others that followed, served only to increase the
popularity of this already very popular breed. Queen Victoria herself adored blue
Persians.
        Persians are a wildly popular breed. They are, in fact, the most popular breed of
cat on the planet. Their long flowing coats and sweet faces immediately endear them to
so many people. Their personalities are gentle and affectionate. They are strong creatures
of habit and are most comfortable in secure environments with regular routines, but with
gentle support, they can adapt to a more lively environment if need be. Persians are soft
spoken cats with pleasant and melodious voices that many people enjoy. Their expressive
eyes charm people of all ages. Persians are built long and low with sturdy short legs.
They are not big jumpers but do enjoy lounging in their favorite strategic locations. They
can often be found beautifully draped on a sunny windowsill posing for sheer pleasure of
it. Friendly cats, Persians will seek attention, but not demand it. Persians have long been
a fixture in artwork. Their great beauty has earned them frequent roles in commercial
advertising and in movies.

    Persians need to be kept indoors, away from dirt and burrs that could knot up
those beautiful coats. Daily combing is a must to prevent snarled fur and hairballs. Those
huge beautiful eyes do tend to do a bit of tearing. Washing a Persians' face daily will take
care of tearing. A well bred Persian can be hearty and healthy. When properly cared for,
Persians can live to be 15 years old.

      The Persian is an extraordinarily beautiful breed and comes in an amazing variety
of colors and patterns. The registry divides their colors into seven categories: solid color
division, silver and gold division, shaded and smoke division, tabby division, particolor
division, bicolor division and Himalayan division. Each color and pattern exquisitely
beautiful.

    The Persian cat is an ancient breed whose winning ways continue to charm people
to this day. They appear in a rainbow of colors and patterns, one of which is sure to catch
your eye. Give the Persian cat a closer look. The Persian has long been a gentle, loving,
loyal companion to many people over the years. This cat may be exactly what you are
looking for in a new companion.

Naming Your Cat

With all apologies to T.S. Eliot, the naming of cats is not all that delicate a matter.
But some thought should certainly be given to it. Giving the cat a foolish or ugly name on
the spur of the moment because it sounds funny is no way to start a relationship. It
encourages a careless and disrespectful attitude toward the cat not only in yourself, but in
other people as well. A bad name encourages a bad attitude toward the cat. Fortunately,
coming up with a good name can be fun and there are endless possibilities for ideas.
                    One very popular way for finding a good name is to look up the names of stars,
galaxies or constellations. You don't have to stick with just the major ones. Look up
some of the minor constellations and stars as well. You could find just the perfect name
in a constellation you had previously never heard of. You too may find you have a
Dorado or Indus on your hands. Another popular means of naming cats is using human
names. Matilda, Annie, Pete and Bobby are all quite popular. Some people name their
cats after movie stars or characters in a favorite film or book. I'm certain that at this very
moment, there are a large number of Frodos purring contentedly on their favorite
windowsill right now.

    Another good way to name a cat is by using something in their appearance to
name them. Many calico colored cats have been simply named Calico. Spotted cats of
any color frequently have the name of Patch. One cat was named Shadow because her
black and tan tiger stripes seemed to melt into the late afternoon shadows the first time
her new owner saw her. A gray kitten was quite suitably named Ash.

      Sometimes it is something the did that suggested their name. One kitten had a
habit of scaring himself silly. When he and his siblings first learned to climb trees, he
became over excited and rushed up higher than he was brave enough to climb down from.
The poor little gay clung to a branch crying at the top of his lungs while the adult cats
rushed around trying figure out a way to get him down. It only required a stool to retrieve
the little guy, but he was sure he was stuck halfway to the moon. Another time he
managed to get his head stuck between the slats on an old corn crib. He was safely
rescued after considerable effort. Due to this undeniable talent for scaring himself, he was
named Spook.
     
      Sometimes it is the cats' personality that suggests a name. A bold little explorer
who was the first kitten in his litter to explore the world outside their nest was named
Boone. A handsome brown kitten was so very fastidious in everything he did (one never
puts ones' paws in the food dish, that's dirty!) that he was eventually named Thomas.
     
      Naming a cat can be a pleasant and entertaining task. It's often the very first thing
a person does when he or she picks out a new companion. Take a little time to select just
the right name for your new friend. A good name will set your new relationship off on
just the right foot.

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