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Sweet temperment
Laid back
Long, thick coat
Heavily boned
"Cobby" body
Straight, short tail
Large, round eyes
Small, flat nose
Generally good with kids
Short legs
Large, round head
Small, forward-tilting ears
Ideal Weight
Cats ideally weigh between 7-12 lbs, but a vet can help you determine what your cat
should weigh based on his/her bone size. Persians tend to be heavier than other breeds.
Life Span
According to vets, cats usually live 10-18 years. Typically, the life span of a Persian is 15 years and up.
Average Litter Size
A Persian litter size can be anywhere from 1 to 14 kittens. The average size is 3 to 5 kittens.
Sources:
Osier, Carolyn. "Practically Perfect in Every Way." Persians Volume 1 (1998-1999): 42-49.
Seymour, Juliet. "The Persian Standard & Colors." Guide to Owning a Persian Cat.
United States: T.F.H. Publications, Inc., 1997. 18-28.
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