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