Fast Facts About Persian Cats

1. Fast Facts About Persian Cats John Powell Prof. Lenrow BIS 109 18 Oct. 2010

2. Persian cats were first discovered by Italian traveler Pietro della Valle (1585-1652), who, “described these gray, longhaired cats as ‘very tame,’ and observed that ‘the Portuguese have brought them from Persia into India’” (Gebhardt 113). Persia was the “historic region of southwestern Asia associated with the area that is now modern Iran” (“Persia”). Fast Facts About Persian Cats Fig. 1. Map of Iran. “Iran." CultureGrams World Edition. 2010. Web. 18 Oct. 2010.

3. Persian cats come in a variety of colors, including, “black, chocolate or brown, blue, red, cream, silver, gold, and white. Persians also can have different markings. Some Persians have light-colored coats with darker faces, ears, paws, and tails. These Persians are called Himalayans” (Mattern). Fast Facts About Persian Cats Fig. 2. Orange Persian Cat. “Domestic Cat: Persian.” Encyclopædia Britannica. 2010. Web. 18 Oct. 2010.

4. Fast Facts About Persian Cats When Persians compete in juried cat shows, the Cat Fancier’s Association recommends that this beautiful breed be judged on the following attributes: Table 1. Persian Cat Judging Scorecard Modified from: “Persian.” The Cat Fanciers' Association. 2008. Web. 18 Oct. 2010. <http://www.cfainc.org/ breeds/standards/persian.pdf>.

5. Fast Facts About Persian Cats Because of their long coats, Persians should be brushed daily to avoid matted hair, and bathed frequently. Fig. 3. Persian Kitten in a Tub. “Persian Cat Grooming and Bathing.” Pelaqita Persians . 2009. Web. 18 Oct. 2010. <http://www.pelaqitapersians.com/persian_cat_grooming.html>.

6. Gebhardt, Richard H. The Complete Cat Book. New York: Howell Book House, 1991. Print. Mattern, Joanne. The Persian Cat: Learning About Cats. Mankato, MN: Capstone , 2001. NetLibrary. Web. 18 Oct. 2010. “Persia.” Encyclopædia Britannica. 2010. Web. 18 Oct. 2010. Works Cited