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Learn Persian Cat Behavior & Buy a Kitten

No wonder they are so popular! With their bright brilliant eyes, long luxuriant coat, cobby body, and tiny snub nose it is well-deserving of abundant admiration from countless Persian lovers.

This web site is your one-stop-shop for everything for Persian Kittens! The following paragraphs will help you learn the most important Persian cat behavior to consider before you buy a kitten. The other pages on this site cover other topics like the history, grooming and care of Persians.

Persian cats are medium to large with a low stature yet broad and deep through the chest. They have well defined shoulders and hind area, topped off with a sweet "pansy" face. Don't be deceived by their fluffy cotton-like appearance, ideal Persians have good muscle tone with no evidence of obesity. Its coat is long and thick, of fine texture, glossy and full of life.

Several reasons to buy a kitten:

They enjoy attention and lots of careful petting
They have a playful nature yet reserved and not overly energetic behavior
They have a calm demeanor and are very patient with children of all ages
No cat expresses more loyalty and devotion towards loving humans.
They are typically quiet, preferring the use of body language as their primary means of communicating

Persian Cat Behavior

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When it comes to cuddling Persians do it best!

While they are not the most energetic breed they are one of the most loveable.

When it comes to play its moderation all the way!

One of the best reasons to buy a kitten is they are perfect companions if you prefer trusting, gentle, sweet-tempered cats that would rather lounge comfortably by your side, as opposed to jetting anxiously around the living room. Don't count them out completely however, they do enjoy short energetic rounds of play but only in between lengthy periodic naps of course. If you would like to see them in action before you buy a kitten, here are some great videos showing little Persians playing.

They crave affection and human interaction.

One of their best qualities is when given just the right amount of love and attention they become life-long devoted companions. They have soft gentle voices and enjoy expressing themselves in non-vocal ways, but will speak for the most important things.

Due to their calm demeanor, they have a soothing and relaxing effect on their human friends.

While they deeply enjoy to be softly pet they are not as demanding as other breeds. A Persian cat has a very intuitive behavior when it comes to sensing your mood and will respond accordingly.

The Cat's Disposition

Cats, just like we humans, use body language to communicate and broadcast information about their feelings and moods, desires, likes and dislikes. Understanding the meaning of various body signals can help you understand Persian cat behavior better, build a better relationship and even predict its behavior in the future.

Their feet are useful items and not just for walking and body support. For example, cats knead their paws when happy, or sometimes, if they're really nervous. Kneading their paws is a practical way of maintaining their claws, it is also the way a baby cat gets milk from its mother. Their paws are also are able to transfer their scent when they knead or rub them on things, which is a way of 'owning an area' making them feel more comfortable.

Persian Cat behavior is often misunderstood because of our inability to read their body language correctly

Each breed of cat will vary when it comes to vocalization, which is often referred to as 'speaking'. Unlike Siamese cats, which are known for their 'talkative' behavior a Persian cat is quite silent preferring the use of body language coupled with the occasional "meow".

As your relationship strengthens you and your cat will 'get to know each other', and you will begin to differentiate between the meanings of their various sounds. They typically have at lease 3 distinctive; meows, with 2 seperate meanings. These sounds will often be accompanied by body unique language. To a careful observer, this Persian cat behavior will be a useful tool to help better discern what your cat requires.

The "I Need...": When you hear this it is likely dinner time. Sometime a cat may canter around the food bowl, glancing back to grab your attention. They eat small portions periodically throughout the day, it is best to leave food in their bowl as the will revisit several times a day. Make sure you are still metering how much food your they are consuming to maintain a healthy body weight.

The "Please Show me Attention": Likely this "meow" may be characterized by the cat genlty yet deliberately swiping her body against you lovingly or batting you playfully with her paws. A cat will rub their body on furniture to help him (or her) 'mark his territory ' and will rub his body on a person he likes to make him or her smell more like a cat. If this Persian cat behavior is deemed as a a nuisance, due to their long hair, remember it is a natural show of affection as he considers you a memeber of his family.

The "I Don't Like That": This is a "meow" of discontentment, or distaste for the cat's present circumstances or condition. Some declawed male P.K's are more inclined to follow up with a 'bite and hold', which is more like a painless grab, but with their mouth, to let you know they want to be left alone. This is not painful as it is intended to 'halt a touch'. This Persian cat behavior is the most direct way to get the point across in a non-aggressive manner, yet although painless it can be especially startling for children. This persian cat behavior is VERY different than biting out of fear or anger which is occampanied by a 'hiss' or 'spit'.

Purring is a Persian cat behavior indicating general contentment. A cat found hissing, spitting, and snarling is expressing fear, anger, or extreme dissatisfaction. Yowling is a cat-to-cat communication and also comes in varieties. Yowling can be a sign of a female cat in heat, a cat in distress or a warning to other cats.

This breed, as well as others,
communicate greatly with their eyes.

They will slowly blink or half-close her eyes with dilated pupils when she is content, like when being petted. When they are intently focused as when playing with her favorite toy they will also show dialated pupils yet their eyes will be wide and alert. Another form of cat eye-communication is rapid blinking which can sometimes demonstrate anxiety but can also be a sign of non-aggressive intentions.

Persian's are lovers not fighters

and are better kept indoors. While they have all the same abilities to defend themselves as other cats, due to their overly trusting behavior they can get themselves into all kinds of unecessary trouble if left unattended outdoors. The unfortunate side of being in high-demand means if left unattended outdoors they can likely become victims of pet theft.

It is true that if we misread Persian cat behavior or body language and respond inappropriately to their intent it could lead to unpleasant behaviorial issues. It is similar to human interactions, how would you feel about a person who constantly misinterpreted everyhing you said or did.

Persians are no different. All we have to do is learn what to look for before we buy a kitten, so we can be aware of and respond appropriately to our furry friend's needs. This will foster a rewarding life long relationsip of mutual respect and love between you and your new companion.