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English: The Persian cat is a long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and short muzzle. In the Middle East region they are widely known as Iranian cat and in Iran they are known as Shirazi cat.

The traditional Persian, or dollface Persian, is closest to the original breed of Persian cat, without the development of extreme features. They have slightly flat face with a short nose and big round eyes.

Facts 1. The first documented ancestors of the Persian were imported into Italy from Iran (historically known as Persia) around 1620. 2. The exact history of the Persian cat does seem to be a bit of a mystery but the story has it that these long-haired cats were imported into Europe as their popularity grew and breeding took place in Italy and France. 3. The Persian cat was first presented at the world's first organised cat show in 1871 in London, England, before making its way to the United States of America in the early 1900s. 4. Hereditary polycystic kidney disease is prevalent in the breed, affecting almost half the population in some countries. 5. In 2015 it was ranked as the 2nd most popular breed in the United States according to the Cat Fanciers' Association. 6. Persian cats are famous for their long, luxurious coats. Their coat is very fine and silky to the touch. 7. Bastet Cat Goddess, Egyptians were the first who gave Cats a Status of God. 8. Cat is the largest & most famous pet among Households among the world. Specs: Scientific name: Felis catus (the domestic cat). Family: Felidae Height: 10-14 inches approx. Weight: 5-7 kg approx. Length: 1.5-3 ft approx. Life Span: 12-17 years approx Teeth: 30 Adult teethes & Canine are called fangs. Speed: 48 kmph / 29 mph approx. Diet: Carnivore. Habitat: Origin Iran, Middle east, & distributed all around the world.

Status: Cat is largely owned as household pet throughout the world.