Persian cat

Flat-faced longhair

A Persian cat is a breed of domestic cat distinguished by its long, luxurious coat, flat face, and stocky build.

Persians are among the oldest and most popular pedigreed cats, known for their calm, affectionate temperament.

The breed requires regular grooming to prevent matting: Her Persian cat needs daily brushing.

breed

longhair

Slang for classical aficionado

breeder · litter · CFA · dollface · chinchilla · silver · tortoiseshell · calico · bicolor · tabby

appearance

fur

Animal body hair

  • fluffySoft and light-textured
  • plushThick-pile soft fabric
  • silkySmooth and lustrous

luxurious · coat · mane · ruff · flowing · long-haired · dense · thick · grooming · brushing

temperament

gentle

Soft and kind

affectionate · serene · laid-back · quiet · easygoing · mellow · patient · companionable · undemanding · dignified

heritage

Iran

Islamic republic in Asia

imported · aristocratic · Victorian · royal · prized · treasured · storied · historical · prestigious · noble

features

flat-faced

Having minimal facial protrusion

blue eyes · odd-eyed · stocky · short-legged · broad · compact · small ears · expressive · breathing

Categories
Opposites
coat length

Persian catSiamese

Of old Thailand

shorthair · Abyssinian · Bengal · Savannah cat · domestic shorthair

domestication status

Persian catwildcat

Undomesticated small feline species

feral cat · serval · caracal · ocelot · bobcat

breed origin and type

Persian catalley cat

Homeless urban feline

street cat · domestic shorthair · moggy · feral cat · barn cat

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G