Before Adoption Know About Persian Cats

In the early 1600s, Persian cats were brought from Persia into Europe.

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The long-haired beauties were given names after their alleged origin and were quickly admired for their unusual appearance.

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Animal lover Queen Victoria had a soft spot for Persian cats.

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She owned several Persian cats, adding to the breed's reputation for class, intelligence, and nobility.

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In 1871, at the Crystal Palace in London, the world's first organised cat display included Persian cats.

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20,000 people attended the show in total to see a Persian kitten win "Best in Show."

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One of the original pedigree cats is the Persian cat.

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