Persian (Persian)
Last checked 2026-07-03
Persians are long-haired, flat-faced cats with a quiet, calm personality. Suitable for people who have time to brush their fur every day and raise them in an air-conditioned room. Because both the thick fur and the short face make it difficult to tolerate the hot weather in our country. Not suitable for condos without air conditioning.
| type | cat |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Iran (Persian) |
| Size | medium · long hair |
| Life expectancy | About 10-15 years |
| Habit | Calm · Quiet · Sweet · Peaceful · Not very active |
| Thailand weather | It's a short-faced cat. Brachycephalic (brachycephalic), which PetMD clearly states is due to the respiratory structure causing limited heat tolerance. Even more, plus two thick layers of long fur. Therefore, it is not suitable for the hot weather of Thailand if there is no air conditioner. Should be raised in an air-conditioned room. Especially fat cats or elderly cats. |
| fur care | The coat must be brushed every day to keep it from getting tangled and matted. Take a shower regularly and wipe clean around the eyes every day |
| exercise | It's a cat that doesn't move much. likes being on the floor Doesn't require heavy exercise |
| Common diseases in the breed | Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), which affects about one in three Persian cats (VCA) · Respiratory syndrome of short-faced cats (brachycephalic airway syndrome) that limits breathing and heat tolerance (PetMD) · Retinal degeneration (PRA), watery eyes and overlapping teeth from a flat face (PetMD) |
| suitable for | Quiet · Needs a lot of grooming |
Resources: www.petmd.com · vcahospitals.com · cfa.org — Last checked 2026-07-03
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