Persian Cats 101 : Fun Facts & Myths
Channel: Kitten Life
Date: 2020-11-26

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In today's video, we are going to talk about interesting facts and myths surrounding the Persian Cats.

Considered the most popular cat in the world, the Persian Cats are everyone's favourite due to their regal look and adorable smushed-in face.

With their trademark round faces, stocky bodies, and sumptuous coats, Persians are one of the most recognized cat breeds in the world. Here are a few facts about the fancy feline.

Here are some interesting facts about Persian Cats that will amaze you and that will make you admire them even more!

1. Persian Cats were Traveller's Souvenir.

Like many breeds, the Persian cat’s origins are a mystery. According to some sources, longhaired cats have existed in the Middle East for thousands of years. Although research indicates that the kitties have genetics in common with cats from Western Europe.

The luxuriously-furred feline was introduced to Western Europe by an Italian named Pietro della Valle. Della Valle was a famous nobleman who journeyed extensively throughout the Holy Land, the Middle East, Northern Africa, and India. In 1620, della Valle passed through Persia, now known as Iran, and took a liking to the exotic, longhaired gray cats he spotted at a bazaar. He purchased four pairs of them, and brought them home with him to Europe. Of course, sailors, travelers, or merchants might have also carried Persians with them from the Middle East to the Continent.

2. THEY WERE IN THE WORLD'S FIRST CAT SHOW.

More than 250 years later, Persians took London by storm when the breed was showcased in the world's first organized cat show in 18 71 at the Crystal Palace. The day-long exhibition also featured Siamese cats, a Scottish Wild Cat, and Manxes, among other exotic felines. Proving that cats were popular long before the Internet, the event drew more than 20,000 visitors. It also shouldn't surprise anyone that a Persian kitten won "Best in Show."

3. PERSIANS ARE "FURNITURE WITH FUR".

Due to their ability to be inactive for long periods of time, the Persian breed rightfully owned the nickname “furniture with fur” due to their inherent laziness. Although many Persians can be lovable and playful at times, they are not a hyperactive breed by any means. Looking that good must require lots of beauty sleep. The plus side is that this breed makes the ultimate lap kitty companion.

4. THEY ARE BELOVED IN AMERICA.

Sometime after 18 95, Persians were brought to the United States. In 19 06, the Cat Fanciers' Association was formed in America, and a Persian was one of the first cats registered. Today, the Persian is one of the most popular cats in the United States.

5. Famous Historical Figures owned Persian Cats.

Throughout history, many famous individuals have owned Persian cats. Florence Nightingale had 60 cats in her lifetime, and doted on a large Persian named Mr. Bismarck.  Marilyn Monroe owned a white Persian cat named Mitsou. And Raymond Chandler reportedly read the first drafts of his novels to his most discerning critic, a black Persian named Taki.

6. THEY ARE LOW MAINTENANCE.

Persians might look prissy and aloof, but they’re actually considered to be one of the most low-maintenance, and friendliest cat breeds.

7. THEY’VE BEEN IMMORTALIZED IN ART.

Recently, a 6-by-8.5-foot artwork that’s purported to be the “world’s largest cat painting” sold at auction for more than 820,000 dollars. The late 19th-century oil portrait is called My Wife's Lovers, and it once belonged to a wealthy philanthropist who commissioned an artist to paint her vast assortment of Turkish Angoras and Persians.