Persian cat
The Persian cat is a long-haired domestic cat breed recognized by its round face, short muzzle, and calm temperament.
Cat: A small domesticated carnivorous mammal, usually kept as a companion animal. The Persian is a selectively bred variety of the domestic cat.
Cat grooming: Care of a cat’s coat, skin, nails, and other external features. Daily coat care helps prevent tangles and mats in the Persian’s long fur.
Exotic Shorthair: A short-haired cat breed developed with the Persian’s rounded type and facial features. It shares the Persian’s general build and temperament but has a short, dense coat.
Cat fancy: The organized hobby and culture of breeding, exhibiting, and judging pedigree cats. Persian appearance has been shaped by standards promoted within organized cat fancy.
Cat coat genetics: The inheritance of traits that determine a cat’s coat length, color, and pattern. Genetic inheritance explains the Persian’s long coat and wide range of colors.
Feline lower urinary tract disease: A group of disorders affecting a cat’s bladder and urethra. Monitoring urination is part of routine health care for Persian cats.
Himalayan cat: A Persian-type cat breed with colorpoint coloring and blue eyes. It shares Persian ancestry and body type, while its pointed coat pattern sets it apart.
Selective breeding: The deliberate mating of organisms to increase the likelihood of desired inherited traits. Breeders selected the Persian’s coat, head shape, and body type over generations.
Brachycephaly: A shortened skull shape that produces a flattened facial profile in humans and animals. The Persian’s short muzzle is one expression of this skull shape.
Polycystic kidney disease: An inherited disorder in which fluid-filled cysts develop in the kidneys. This inherited condition has historically been prevalent in Persian cats.