Educational information — awaiting veterinary review
- Typical adult weight
- 3–5.5 kg
- Size
- Medium
- Coat
- Long، Double coat
- Energy
- Low
- Grooming
- High
- Shedding
- High
Known colours: White، Black، Grey/blue، Cream، Red، Tabby، Colourpoint، Tortoiseshell
General temperament: Quiet, gentle home cat; needs daily brushing and eye cleaning.
- Flat-faced (brachycephalic)
- Poor heat tolerance
Inherited risks associated with the breed
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
- Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BOAS)
- Eye conditions (e.g. cataracts)
- Dental disease
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
An association with a breed does not mean an animal is affected. We never infer a medical condition from breed.
Screening to discuss with a vet
- Full veterinary examination before any decision
- DNA test for PKD
- Kidney ultrasound
- Eye examination by a veterinary ophthalmologist
- Heart check (auscultation, echo when advised)
- Brachycephalic airway grading
Sources
Explore combinations with this breed
Educational examples taken from the known crosses in our breed list, not breeding endorsements. Each one is shown with its welfare notes.
- Persian × Persian
- Persian × British Shorthair
- Persian × British Shorthair × Persian
- Persian × Exotic Shorthair
- Persian × Exotic Shorthair × Persian
- Persian × Ragdoll
- Persian × Ragdoll × Persian
- Persian × Scottish Fold
- Persian × Scottish Fold × Persian
- Persian × Himalayan
- Persian × Himalayan × Persian
- Persian × Persian mix
This tool is educational only and does not encourage breeding. Outcomes can't be guaranteed, and it never replaces a vet.