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Persian — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

Home BreedsPersian

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Persian

The glamour puss of cats. Calm, sweet, and gentle with a luxurious coat.

12-18 yearsLife Span

IranOrigin

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The glamour puss of cats. Calm, sweet, and gentle with a luxurious coat.

Temperament

CalmSweetGentleQuiet

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Evolution of the Persian

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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African Wildcat (Felis lybica)

~10,000 BCE

Ancient Ancestor

Early Domestic Cat

~3,000 BCE

Early Domestic

Long-Haired Cats (Persia/Afghanistan)

~1500s

Predecessor

Pietro della Valle's Import

1620

Predecessor

Persian

1871

Modern Breed

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