| As longhaired cats became more and more popular in | | | | which include:o Where to looko What you are looking |
| Europe, especially in England, British owners created | | | | for prior to a selection |
| clubs based on color. The blue longhairs were most | | | | You will first need to understand that adding any kitten |
| popular in the late 1800's. Queen Victoria had a pair of | | | | to your home is a commitment to care for, respect, |
| colorful blue felines. | | | | and love this little creature for the duration of its life. |
| The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy was formed | | | | This little kitty will depend upon you, its owner, for |
| in England in 1910. The recommended standards of cat | | | | every need and want that will include:o Foodo |
| breeds were drafted as well. At that time, they | | | | Recreationo Medical check-upso Groomingo Securityo |
| decided the longhaired felines known as longhairs, or | | | | Litter trainingo Teaching where to and where not to |
| Persians, would be known formally as longhairs. They | | | | scratcho And companionship |
| dropped the name Persian. The Angora cat declined in | | | | The list above is not a complete list, but certainly at the |
| popularity. This was probably due to cat lovers | | | | top of your list for things a Persian kitty will definitely |
| preferring the Persians' fuller coat and stockier build. | | | | need. This is true of any kitten you adopt, however, |
| The Angora's coat was thinner and they had a leaner | | | | adopting a Persian kitten will require more time and |
| build. | | | | care than some other cat breeds. For one thing, the |
| People in the United States began obtaining longhaired | | | | Persian cat generally has a long and full coat that will |
| cats in abundance from England. The Persian soon | | | | require daily grooming to keep it tangle-free and in |
| overtook the once-popular Maine Coon Cat by the | | | | good shape. You should count on Persian cat |
| 1900's. | | | | grooming on a daily basis at about 20 to 30 minutes |
| The Cat Fancier's Association, which is the leading cat | | | | each day. If this will be a problem for you, you might |
| registry in the U.S. and the world, was founded in 1906. | | | | want to rethink the decision to adopt a Persian kitten. |
| The Persian cat was also bred in different structural | | | | And where to buy: Just as with puppy buying, avoid |
| directions. The head shape and nose break would | | | | the pet shops. A purchase from a Persian cat breeder |
| soon become the object of much criticism and | | | | will probably yield the highest quality for you. |
| concern. Regardless of this occurrence, the Persian | | | | Source: Persian Cats by Sandra L. Toney, published by |
| was and still is one of the world's most registered and | | | | T.F.H. publications, the world's largest and most |
| highest rated of all felines. | | | | respected publisher of pet literature |
| If you are searching for your first Persian kitten, there | | | | This article is FREE to publish with the resource box. |
| are many important things you need to think about, | | | | |