Modern Persian/ Show Persian

Physical Characteristics

Coat Length

Long

Coat Colour and/or Pattern

Over 50 combinations of colours and patterns including white, blue, red, black, cream, silver, smoke and golden, along with tabby, bicolour, and colourpoint patterns.

Fur texture

Dense and luxuriant - it features a woolly undercoat and a silky topcoat

Weight

3.2 to 6.4kg

Height

25 to 38cm

General Behaviours

Activity Level

Very low

Sociability

Moderate

Vocalisation

Low

Health

Grooming

Very high - requires daily brushing with a metal comb to prevent matting and baths every 2-6 weeks to manage oily skin.

Health needs/concerns

Their flat faces cause narrow nostrils and malformed airways, leading to difficulty breathing and heat intolerance. Other health concerns include constant eye discharge, dental overcrowding, Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).

Lifespan

12 to 15 years

Other

Place of origin

United States