tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18473522791323327742012-02-16T13:11:25.407-08:00welcome to my blog thank youDendra Raveliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05362218911511160947noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847352279132332774.post-91057750240057350532008-09-06T18:48:00.000-07:002008-09-06T19:13:06.650-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zA7JFqFa6aM/SMM3C1zrG6I/AAAAAAAAABc/dU2Ohhwmu_4/s1600-h/pesian+cats.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zA7JFqFa6aM/SMM3C1zrG6I/AAAAAAAAABc/dU2Ohhwmu_4/s320/pesian+cats.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243094913132469154" border="0" /></a><img src="file:///C:/Users/DENDRA/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg" alt="" /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:ms sans serif;font-size:85%;" ><p align="left"><b> <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 102);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:85%;" > <span style="font-size:100%;">History of the Persian</span></span></b></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" align="left"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" >It is said that the ancestors of today's Persians were brought back from far away Persia along with silk, jewels and spices by explorers in the 17th century. They became a status symbol and were much sought after.</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" align="left"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" >They were named Persians after their Country of origin. Their true origin is not completely known. References to Persians can be as </span><span style=";font-family:ms sans serif;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;" >1684BC</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" > </span></p> </span> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" align="left"> <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 102);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" >Persian Cat Appearance </span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" align="left"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" >The Persian cat has a long flowing coat </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" > with luxurious full, soft wooly undercoat hairs with longer coarser guard</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" > hairs </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" >and a chunky body which is often referred to as 'cobby' Their legs are thick and stocky. Persians have round eyes set in a sweet round flat face.</span></p><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" align="left"> <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 102);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" > Persian Personality </span></p> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" >Persians are usually a quiet and gentle cat. They are calm and undemanding and can be very affectionate.</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" >They are very</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:ms sans serif;font-size:100%;" ><img src="http://www.catsofaustralia.com/IMG_0002_1_1.JPG" alt="Persian Breed Profile" vspace="9" width="365" align="right" border="1" height="250" hspace="9" /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" > placid and unlikely to scratch</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" >anyone. Because of the Persian's serene nature they usually get on well with other pets and are great with children that are not too boisterous . They love to be stroked and patted and lap up any attention you give them. </span> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" align="left"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" >They are not noisy. Persians are playful but not demanding and can give their owners much love and devotion. They have the ability to adapt to most environments and seem to take everything in their stride.</span></p><p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" align="left"> <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 102);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" >Grooming a Persian</span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" align="left"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" >Persian owners must be prepared to groom the glorious coat daily. This is a high maintenance breed which depends totally on its owner for its comfort and wellbeing. If grooming is neglected for any length of time the coat matts and will require expert attention. Persians moult heavily twice a year, and shed some hair all year round. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" > Proper maintenance requires a daily run-through with a metal comb to eliminate the potential drawbacks of tangles and hairballs<br /> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana,arial,helvetica;font-size:100%;" ><br /> </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" > The Persian cat's eyes also need attention. Persian cats have considerable problems with watering eyes which over time can cause dark discoloration caused by tear marks. To prevent this a special eye lotion for cats can be applied.</span></p> <span style=";font-family:ms sans serif;font-size:85%;" > <script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-0089510320662566"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 90; google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; google_ad_type = "text";google_ad_channel = ""; google_color_border = "ffffff"; google_color_bg = "ffffff"; google_color_link = "990066"; google_color_url = "008000"; google_color_text = "000000"; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script></span><img src="file:///C:/Users/DENDRA/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/Users/DENDRA/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg" alt="" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1847352279132332774-9105775024005735053?l=dendrateams.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dendra Raveliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05362218911511160947noreply@blogger.com0