The Persian is a long-haired cat with a distinctive flat face and luxurious coat. One of the oldest cat breeds, they are calm, gentle, and prefer a quiet indoor lifestyle with their favourite humans....
25–30 cm
3.5–7 kg
12–17 years
Very high — daily brushing essential
Low — 15–20 minutes daily
Persia (modern-day Iran)
Very long, thick, silky double coat
Medium
Calm, gentle, quiet, affectionate, reserved
Exercise: Low — 15–20 minutes daily. Short play sessions. They are not active cats and prefer lounging.
Grooming: Very high — daily brushing essential. Regular bathing, eye cleaning, and professional grooming.
Coat: Very long, thick, silky double coat
Known health issues
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), brachycephalic breathing issues, tear staining, dental malocclusion
Origin
Persia (modern-day Iran)
Size category
Medium
The Persian is a long-haired cat with a distinctive flat face and luxurious coat. One of the oldest cat breeds, they are calm, gentle, and prefer a quiet indoor lifestyle with their favourite humans.
Browse 4 Persian breeder listings across the UK.
