Category:
- Sweet temperament
- 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.
