Persian cat, Snowshoe Cat and Himalayan Cat

Persian cat, Snowshoe Cat and Himalayan Cat

** Persian Cat

Scientific name: Felis catus,

Higher classification: Cat,

Rank: Breed,

Origin: Middle East,

Average Size: 60cm (2ft),

Average Weight: 4.5kg (10lbs),

Average Life Span: 19 years,

Group: Longhair,

Colour: Black, White, Fawn, Brown, Golden,

Temperament: Intelligent, loving and affectionate.

** The Persian cat is one of the most common exotic cat breeds for people to keep as pets. The Persian cat is thought to originate from the Persian area of the Middle East, which is today's Iran. Most Persian cat breeding is in the United States.

More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_cat




*** Snowshoe Cat

Scientific name: Felis catus,

Rank: Breed,

Higher classification: Cat,

Origin: North America,

Average Size: 60cm (2ft),

Average Weight: 4.5kg (10lbs),

Average Life Span: 14 years,

Group: Shorthair,

Colour: Cream, Brown, Lilac, Fawn, Golden, Black, White,

Temperament: Affectionate, loving and loyal.

** The snowshoe cat is generally a fawn to chocolate in colour and has darker coloured markings on its ears, tail and back with white markings on the face, chest and feet.

More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowshoe_cat



*** Himalayan Cat

Scientific name: Felis catus,

Higher classification: Cat,

Rank: Breed,

Origin: North America,

Average Size: 60cm (2ft),

Average Weight: 4.5kg (10lbs),

Average Life Span: 14 years

Group: Longhair,

Colour: Blue, Lilac, Fawn, Cream,

Temperament: Easy-going, calm and playful.

** The Himalayan (a.k.a. Himalayan Persian, or Colourpoint Persian as it is commonly referred to in Europe), is a breed or sub-breed of long-haired cat identical in type to the Persian, with the exception of its blue eyes and its point colouration, which were derived from crossing the Persian with the Siamese.

More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayan_cat