THE KING OF THE LAP NAPPERS

We are Absolutely Smitten With This Dignified Breed of Cats, and you Must be Too! So, Here is Everything you Need to Know About Persian Cats so, Read On!

- MANSIDAK KAUR

Long hair, smushed yet still cute face, and a stare that is equal amounts cute and disdainful; did you just picture a Persian cat? Well, if you did, you’re picturing correct.

Cats are a popular choice amongst pet-parents, and it is not difficult to see why. If we were to go a little statistical, then about 25% of U.S. households own at least one of these cute furballs as their live-in friend. Yes, they can be quite mischievous and they might obstruct your desktop screen as you work, but they mean well, and are only just fishing for attention! And if we’re being honest, it is really a part of their charm and definitely what makes everyone love them so much - including us!

So, if you’re looking to make a new feline friend yourself, we recommend Persian cats, and if you read on, you’ll see why.

Interesting Facts 

1. Despite being named Persian, its exact origins are actually a little obscure. But, it grabbed the attention of Europeans when it was spotted with the diplomats stationed in the Middle East as they brought it back to England and other European countries in the mid-1800s. This included two breeds - the Persians and the Angoras - and the Persian cat was an immediate hit amongst everyone.

2. Persian cats are as friendly as dogs, but they are also as lazy as them - it’s not just good looks that they possess! They’re actually called ‘dog cats’ by people since they really like people, well, for a cat that is!