Instagram have removed Michael Rapaport’s video commentary on Wilfred the inbred Persian and he is livid. Wilfred has taken the internet by storm. Strange looking cats do. But there is a moral dimension which Rapaport missed. Rapaport, in his effing … Continue reading →
The difference that 80 or more years of selective breeding makes to the Persian cat can be seen in the photo. The breeders decided in about 1930 that they needed to refine the appearance of the Persian cat. For some … Continue reading →
There are five types of Persian cat which I discuss on this illustrated page. Despite congenital health issues the flat-faced Persian was the most popular breed for many years.
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Some Persian cats have eyes that protrude so much that their eyeballs fall out under minor trauma. Others suffer brain damage due to their rounded skulls. Although I have written extensively on this website about unhealthy Persian cats because of … Continue reading →
We know it and now scientists have confirmed it: snub-nosed cats (heavily shortened muzzles) are vulnerable to breathing problems. Cat purchasers should be very clear on this. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh conducted a questionnaire survey involving 1000 cat … Continue reading →
Persian cat facts, delivered in summary form are on this page. See narrative pages: Persian cats or pictures of Persian cats. Intro: One of the top 5 best known cat breeds due to its long history and popularity. Traditional Persian … Continue reading →
Persian cat health problems? Ultra Persian cat this cat is here to simply illustrate the page – photo by ~Sage~ Do Persian cats suffer from health problems? Well, yes and no. You can read about them here. But don’t make … Continue reading →
by Lottie (GB) I have an Exotic Persian who has really bad problems with her nose and ducts. It is breaking my heart to watch her try and eat! so much so I hand feed her. Her nostrils are so … Continue reading →
