Persian cat is a relatively ancient cat breed. They were once loved by royal nobles and were pet cats from wealthy families.
Why is the "Persian cat" that was once favored by the royal family now ignored?

Persian cat It is based on the native species of Afghanistan long-haired cat and the Angora long-haired cat of , , Turkey . After more than 100 years of breeding in the UK, a breed of was born in 1860.
Their limbs are short and straight, and their muscles are developed; their hair is long and fluffy; The nose is short and the bridge is wide; the eyes are big and round, and their expressions are rich. Overall, it gives people a noble and arrogant temperament.

However, they are particularly docile and well-behaved, and like to stay by their masters, so they are deeply loved by people.
However, many Persian cats are not that pure now, and many people will not confuse Persian cats with Garfield cats and Jinjira. Some merchants even sell "Persian cats" in fake or real way.

Why is the "Persian cat" that was once favored by the royal family now no one cares about it?
The breed of cats has increased.
With the expansion of market demand and the cultivation of new breeds of cats around the world, more and more cats have entered people's vision. As the breeds of cats become more diverse, people have more choices, so Persian cats are not so popular.

constitution is weak
Persian cats are weak and need careful care. They have poor stomach and intestines. If they eat the wrong thing, their stomach and intestines will be uncomfortable and will easily vomit and diarrhea. Therefore, when raising Persian cats, you need to pay attention to their healthy diet and choose a cat food that is easy to digest and tolerated by the stomach and intestines.

has genetic disease
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disease that most breeds of cats have, but Persian cats have a higher chance of suffering from this disease, and about 36-49% of Persian cats with will carry polycystic kidney gene. If you will definitely get sick, it will take a lot of energy and money to cure it. Therefore, no one who knows it will choose to raise it.

severe tears
Because Persian cats look special, their nose and jaw are flat and their noses are very short. Therefore, they are prone to tears. Persian cats with severe tears are very affected by their appearance. When raising Persian cats, you should develop the habit of wiping the tears frequently for it to keep your eyes clean and tidy.

severe hair loss
Persian cats are long-haired cats, and they are shedding hair all year round, especially when it comes to the hair loss season, the floor is full of cat hair, which affects life, and their hair is easy to tie knots, which is particularly troublesome to take care of. If you are allergic to cat hair, it is not recommended to raise Persian cats.

Conclusion: You like Persian cats, you have raised Persian cats, welcome to leave a message in the comment area and post pictures to communicate~
