CAREBEAR CATTERY

Persians & Exotics with the look that shows

BREED PROFILE

PERSIAN

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History: The popularity of the Persian cat has been evident for many years. The Persian represents the largest class in shows and boasts the largest number of cats registered each year in CFA. However, Persians require a lot of work, daily grooming to maintain their beautiful coat. Longhaired cats were first seen in Europe in the 1500s, first in Italy (1521) and then in France. They were named after the Turkish city of Angora (Ankhara). The first documented ancestors of the Persian were imported from Persia into Italy in 1620 by Pietro della Valle, and from Turkey into France by Nicholas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc at around the same time. From France they soon reached Britain. The longhaired cats from Persia were interbred with Turkish Angoras.  Now the Persian cat comes in seven different categories: Solids, Silver & Golden, Shaded & Smoke, Tabby, Particolor, bicolor and Himalayan.

Personality: They are sweet and gentle, but need to feel secure in their environment. They prefer an atmosphere of serenity, but with love and reassurance (lots of cuddles and cooing), can adapt to a lively home. Their voice is quiet and even melodious. It is their large expressive eyes that really makes them special. Persians have short heavily-boned legs to support their broad, short bodies. They are particularly graceful and do not do a lot of  high jumping and climbing. They are very dramatic and love to pose and will drape themselves like Royalty on your furniture, enhancing the decor and covering it with their signature long hairs. Persians love cuddles and can really be babied and pampering is always encouraged.

EXOTIC

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History: Exotics are sometimes affectionately referred to as the lazy man’s Persian.  For busy people who like the look of a Persian but don’t have time for the daily grooming, the Exotics are the best kept secret of the cat fancy. The Exotic cat's coat has a thick, dense, plush, short coat. The Exotic coat is unique to the breed and gives them a soft, rounded, teddy bear look. Their wonderful coat will not mat or tangle.

Personality: Exotics have a quiet, endearing nature. Their voices are seldom heard. The Exotic is an ideal breed that produces a quiet, sweet, peaceful and loyal companion. They are easy going and not much seems to disturb them. In general, they are extremely affectionate. They quietly beg for your attention by just sitting in front of you with an irresistible look focused on your eyes. They will jump in your lap to curl up for a nap or push their wet nose right into your face. Some like to sit on your shoulder and hug you when you pet them. They may or may not sleep with you as some prefer cooler places like the bricks on the hearth or the tiled floor.

 

An Exotic is very comfortable to have in your home. They give you privacy and are not constantly demanding attention. They will, however, quietly follow you from room to room just to be nearby. They are just as playful and fun loving as other breeds. They will jump until exhausted trying to catch a toy on a stick, or they will sit and carefully study how to get the toy down from the top of the bookcase where it was placed when you stopped playing with them. Exotics enjoy simple pleasures, like watching water drip from a faucet or chasing paper balls around the house.

The easy going nature of the Exotic allows it to fit into your home at any age. Exotics stay playful as adults and bring pleasure for many years. All things considered, the Exotic is a wonderful addition to any family. Adorable to look at, peaceful and clean, what more could you ask for the perfect pet. The Exotic is really the “best of two worlds.”

Information gathered from:www.cfainc.org/breeds.html