The Persian cat is one of the darlings of those who love cats and that's no wonder! Small, with abundant hair and a flat snout, he is a charm! Learn all about the breed today.

These cats originate from Persia (now Iran), as the name already indicates. However, today they are present all over the world, and are also quite common in Brazil. And this is mainly due to the charm they exert!

The Persian cat has several special characteristics. They are among the favorite breeds of those looking for a pet to stay at home. Also, to make company for children. And this is due to the docile and peaceful personality of these cats.

Interested? So to learn more about Persian cats, keep reading. Below we separate everything about these charming pets. With that, get to know them and see if they are ideal to be the pet of your dreams!

The Persian cat, as mentioned briefly, is characterized by having a flat muzzle. Also, for its dense hair, in medium to long length. Also, see other of the main characteristics of this pet:

The characteristics of the Persian race go far beyond physical issues. These kittens are full of personality and enchant by the way they are, not just the way they look. Therefore, we could not fail to mention other points that identify them.

For example, the Persian cat is a silent cat. With that, he has very low tendency to meow. Thus, he is great for those who need to maintain a certain degree of silence inside the home.

Speaking of the interior of the home, know that cats of the Persian breed are very homely. With them you shouldn't have great difficulties keeping them at home or work exacerbated to avoid escapes.

Despite this, it is clear that care for screens and doors and windows remains essential. After all, this is the tutor's responsibility to avoid any kind of accident with your pet.

In addition, they are quite calm and docile. And that's what allows them to maintain friendships with children and be attached to tutors. However, make no mistake. Despite being loving, he will not be the closest to the laps and caresses of strangers. So, don't expect big displays on visits.

Also, it is important to highlight that the Persian cat is known for its intelligence. And it is reflected precisely in this ability to adapt to the family and obedience. This, by the way, is an extremely important factor. After all, it dispenses with the need to worry about adaptation.

In this sense, for example, consider that unlike other cats, the Persian does not have great habits of climbing on furniture. Still, it doesn't need large spaces and doesn't even get irritated with smaller places.

Therefore, you find in him a companion who is easy to deal with and who will not demand much more than basic attention and care.

It is very rare to see a Persian cat available for adoption in Brazil. Therefore, those who want to have a feline of this type usually have to resort to buying. In this case, then, it will be necessary to disburse from R$ 2 thousand to R$ 3 thousand.

And that's just the initial value. It can vary according to the size of the litter, the care that the breeders have with the pets and the place. In this regard, always remember to ensure that you are buying from a place that treats animals with care.

Persian cats are of medium height. With that, their height usually varies between 20 and 25 cm tall. Their weight varies between 3 and 6 kg, with males usually being larger than females.

In addition, it is worth remembering that these cats have many (many!) hairs. Because of this, they can appear larger than they really are. After all, it's the hair that gives volume to the feline's body.

As a curiosity, by the way, know that the Persian cat Colonel Meow, from Los Angeles, in the United States, ended up in the Guinness Book. And this is due to the fact that he has the longest feline hair in the world!

According to 03 veterinarians who measured the hairs, Colonel has hair that measures 22.87 centimeters from root to tip. And that's a hell of a lot, so he deservedly earned his place in the history of records.

Finally, here are some tips on how to raise a Persian cat in a healthy way, ensuring the well-being of the pet and good interaction with the family. He, like other cats, has special needs. And observing them is necessary.

See, then, the main issues of prominence when it comes to the care of the fur of Persian cats: