Introduction

Persian cats are a popular breed of longhaired cat. They have been known as the “Persian cat” for over 300 years, although this name was not used until the early 20th century. Persian cats first came from Asia and were imported into Italy from Iran (historically known as Persia in the west) around 1620 by a priest who had visited the area for missionary work. Many Persians were brought to Europe during this time, but due to European laws on animal cruelty it wasn’t until 1871 that Persians arrived in America when an American diplomat brought some back with him after traveling in Persia (modern-day Iran).

The Persian is a long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and short muzzle. It is also known as the “Persian Longhair” in the English-speaking countries. In the Middle East region they are widely known as “Iranian cat” and in Iran they are known as “Shirazi cat”. The first documented ancestors of the Persian were imported into Italy from Iran (historically known as Persia in the west) around 1620.

The Persian is a long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and short muzzle. It is also known as the “Persian Longhair” in the English-speaking countries. In the Middle East region they are widely known as “Iranian cat” and in Iran they are known as “Shirazi cat”. The first documented ancestors of the Persian were imported into Italy from Iran (historically known as Persia in the west) around 1620.

After being bred to other long haired cats, over many generations these first Persians developed into their present form with short fur on their head, legs and tail, but not on their torso where it grows long.

During this time period there was much social upheaval in Europe which led to many cats being shipped both abroad and across national borders within Europe itself. This meant that some breeds such as British Shorthairs had been transported over large distances without any direct contact between Britain and Italy or France except through trade routes across Europe itself; but because all these different countries had similar climates they could still produce viable offspring despite being separated by thousands of miles from one another (this may seem strange today considering how easy it is for us modern humans to travel anywhere we want at any time).

Conclusion

The Persian Cat is a beautiful, gentle and intelligent cat. They are very affectionate and love to be around their owners. They make great family pets as they are very loving towards children and other pets in the home. The Persian has an average life-span of 15 years, but some have been known to live up to 20 years old!