Make a list of cat breeders in the areas you are willing to travel to.This information can be gleaned from the internet, telephone directories,local papers, pet magazines and cat groups.If you are set on a particular breed, then a quick phone call to each will eliminate those that offer other breeds.To further shorten your list,ask other cat owners for their recommendations and experiences,both positive and negative.

Once you have your shortlist, you need to visit each cat breeder and ask questions.Reputable cat breeders should be happy to answer your questions and show you around their premises. If not, you have to ask yourself if they are hiding something. Most,however are passionate about cats and will love talking about them. How do they avoid breeding them into their stock. If the answer is that the breed is perfect, with no congenital defects, be wary! No breed is perfect and a reputable breeder should tell you about any possible faults.

How long have they been breeding cats? How many breeds do they have? Do they show their cats? The answers to these questions should give some indication of their expertise. Concentrating on a couple of breeds,along with showing the cats, means that they are more likely to be careful about the bloodlines than breeding lots of different breeds. How large is their breeding business. Try to avoid someone who is overwhelmed and stressed by trying to breed too many cats at one time,or who is just in it for the money and so uses mass-production.

Does the breeder give adequate care and attention to the kittens? Ask for a tour to see the kittens’ living conditions. Are they handled so they are used to humans? Have the cats been tested for infectious diseases? A reputable breeder should have records to support his answers. Any cat can become ill but it is how the breeder deals with it that is important. Sick cats should be separated from the healthy ones. Asking these questions should give you an idea of the honesty and integrity of the cat breeders and help you with your choice. When you have made your choice of breeder and kitten, it is a good idea to have a vet do an independent health check. A breeder with nothing to hide should not object – especially if you are paying!

The Persian is one of the oldest cats in existence, with records of its presence dating back to times of Pharaohs in Egypt. Many years ago as caravans plodded westward from Iran, it is believed that among the rare spices and jewels loaded on the backs of camels was also secreted an even rarer find, the longhaired cat. Although they were called Persian because of their country of origin, their exact beginnings are forever shrouded in hieroglyphic references from as far back as 1684 B.C.

Persians have short, heavily boned legs supporting broad, short bodies with long. flowing coats and sweet open faces that are distinct in their short, stubby noses and large, round eyes. It is a well-known fact that the Persian is paws down the most popular cat in America if not worldwide. They have gentle, sweet personalities and fit easily into most homes once they feel secure and loved, but are most comfortable in a secure and serene atmosphere. Persians are creatures of habit but will even adapt to a boisterous household with love and reassurance.

Persian cats make wonderful pets for people of all ages. They have quiet, melodious voices that are non-abrasive and pleasant to hear, and they communicate quite well with their large, expressive eyes, offering enduring and close companionship to their owners. Another of their wonderful qualities is that they don’t typically like jumping or climbing up on high places. They like their paws firmly planted on the ground. They are a playful but not a demanding cat. Persians love to drape themselves on a chair or in a favorite window to sun themselves, often appearing like a valuable piece of decor in the room. They are a constant source of joy and happiness, delighting their owners with tremendous responsiveness.

Most cats should be kept indoors for their own safety and protection, but it is essential to keep Persian cats inside a protected environment. Their long, luxurious coats require constant maintenance like daily combing to avoid the formation of painful tangles and hairballs. It is also a good idea to give them an occasional bath, but only after a thorough comb-out and nail clipping. This will keep your Persian not only healthy and clean but also beautiful. Be sure to begin the bathing procedure while the Persian is still a kitten. Cats and water usually don’t mix, so it is best to get them used to bathing from little size on. Also, large eyes mean that your Persians will have a certain amount of tearing. A gentle face wash is recommended as needed.