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Do Persian cats come from Persia?

PoC avatarPosted on May 7, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 7, 2022

Today, Persia is Iran. Fortunately, we have at our disposal a well-known study which evaluated the genetics of cat breeds and worldwide random-bread populations. One objective, as I understand it, of this study was to look at the origins of … continue reading…

Posted in Persian cat | Tagged cat fancy, domestic cat origin, Iran, modern persian cat, Persian cat, selective breeding
Extremes of skull variation on cat breeds

Extremes of skull variation in cat breeds

PoC avatarPosted on April 10, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 10, 2021

There are extremes of skull variation in cat breeds because of a natural propensity in humans to go too far in this sort of project and because breed standards have to ensure that the breeds are sufficiently differentiated one from … continue reading…

Posted in cat fancy | Tagged breeding, cat fancy, modern persian cat, modern siamese cat, selective breeding | Leave a reply
Punch face Persian

Contradictory CFA Persian breed standard still demands an unhealthy cat

PoC avatarPosted on June 23, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 23, 2020

Some time ago the CFA Persian breed standard described this breed as having a “pansy-like” face. I don’t see it in the breed standard today but it was a phrase that contributed to an unhealthy cat. Today, the breed standard … continue reading…

Posted in Persian cat | Tagged breed standards, CFA, extreme, flat faced persian cat, modern persian cat, persian cat breeders, Persian cat health problems | Leave a reply
Punch face Persian cat

What is a punch face cat?

PoC avatarPosted on March 12, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 13, 2020

‘Punch face’ is an unfortunate term to describe the modern Persian cat. The term is based on violence which makes it innapropriate. This is a punch face cat: Below is an alternative image. The Persian cat in the image below … continue reading…

Posted in Persian cat | Tagged breeding, Cat Associations, doll face persian cat, extreme breeding, flat-faced persian, india, modern persian cat, Persian cat, selective breeding | Leave a reply
Picture of Persian cat at the seaside near beach

Pictures of a Persian cat at the seaside

PoC avatarPosted on March 3, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 3, 2020

These are two photos of a ginger Persian cat called Zen. He is a modern, flat-faced Persian with a lion cut which makes his fur fly up as you see in the photograph when the wind is blowing as it … continue reading…

Posted in Persian cat | Tagged flat-faced persian, modern persian cat, Persian cat, pictures of cats | Leave a reply
Helmi Flick's photo at her home studio of SC Surreal's Trick or Treat "Fruit Loops", an 8 month old Tortie Smoke Persian Female from Leesa and Mike Altschul! The picture is protected by copyright please note.

Picture of Flat-Faced Tortie Smoke Persian Female Cat

PoC avatarPosted on February 3, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 21, 2020

This is a classic Helmi Flick studio photograph of SC Surreal’s Trick of Treat ‘Fruit Loops’. She was 8-months-of-age at the time of the photograph. She was bred by Leesa and Mike Altschul. Apparently she behaved well in the studio … continue reading…

Posted in Persian cat | Tagged extreme breeding, flat faced persian cat, modern persian cat, Persian cat health problems | Leave a reply
Persian cat with watery eyes

Why do Persian cats’ eyes water?

PoC avatarPosted on August 23, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 23, 2019

The reason why the eyes of Persian and Himalayan cats water will often be because the cats are bred to extreme. Himalayans are Persian cats with a pointed coat. The contemporary Persian is bred to have a round head and … continue reading…

Posted in Persian cat | Tagged cat health problems, modern persian cat, Persian cat, tear duct overflow | Leave a reply

Persian cat completely shaved except for his face

PoC avatarPosted on May 15, 2017 by Michael BroadMay 15, 2017

What are humans getting up to? First we breed a cat with a very flat face which is completely unnatural and which causes known health problems and then we have to shave all the fur off this poor cat’s body … continue reading…

Posted in Persian cat | Tagged cat groomers, lion cut, modern persian cat, Persian cat | 1 Reply

Brooklyn’s birthday wish comes true – a Persian kitten

PoC avatarPosted on December 1, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 3, 2014

Six-year-old Brooklyn’s mom works at a veterinary surgery. Brooklyn had asked for a kitten for her birthday but mom had said no. I guess she was mindful of what can happen when parents give their child a kitten for a … continue reading…

Posted in Video | Tagged cat video, modern persian cat, persian kittens | 14 Replies

World’s Saddest Looking Cat (droopy-eyed Persian)

PoC avatarPosted on August 19, 2014 by Michael BroadAugust 19, 2014

This is Pixie, a very cute little calico Persian, living in Bristol, UK, who looks sad but the only reason she looks sad is because selective breeding has given her an abnormal facial structure of droopy, large eyes and a … continue reading…

Posted in celebrity cats, Human to cat relationship | Tagged calico cat, celebrity cat, extreme breeding, modern persian cat, persian cat breeding, sad cat, uk | 14 Replies

Persian cat “Bonnie”: Rescued from a cat breeder

PoC avatarPosted on January 2, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 2, 2014

By Pat Kingsnorth – Ark on the Edge – animal sanctuary One June morning in 2000 I was rung by the RSPCA and the call enlightened me in the world of breeding. They had been alerted to a breeder and had found … continue reading…

Posted in Animal Rescue, anxiety, cat aggression, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Coats, Cat Fancy, Cat Health, Cat shelters, longhaired, mental health, Persian cat, white | Tagged ark on the edge, cat breeding, modern persian cat, persian cat breeders, persian cat breeding | 9 Replies

Old Fashioned and Modern Persian Cats Compared

PoC avatarPosted on July 9, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 29, 2014

I love to look at the historical development and evolution of the cat breeds. I nearly always prefer the older versions of the same breed because I always think they look more natural and I like nature. However, I respect … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeds, Persian cat | Tagged modern persian cat | 3 Replies
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