5 Fun Facts About Persian Cats That Will Amaze You

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Persian is one of the most popular cat breeds in the world. Its beautiful, long fur and flat face makes many people fall in love with this cat. But there's more to Persian cats than just their looks. They have some amazing secrets that will surprise you! From where they come from to how they behave, there are lots of fun facts about Persian cats that not many people know.

In this article, we'll share some of these incredible facts about Persian cats that will make you fall in love with these adorable creatures even more!

1. Their Origin Still Mysterious

Despite being famous for since long time ago, the origin of Persian cats are still mysterious. Story said that a man named Pietro Della Valle was the one who bring this cat to Western Europe. As quoted from Catastic, he traveled through Persia in 1620. In his journey, he fall in love with the beautiful, long fur cat that he found at a market. He then bought a pair of them and brought it back to Europe.

2. Persian Cat Participates In The World's First Cat Show

The world's first cat show was held in 1871. It was held at Crystal Palace, London. There were various cat breeds participated in this event, including siamese cats, and of course, Persian cats. The cat show is very popular with more than 20,000 people visited the Show. According to Mental Floss, a Persian kitten won "Best in Show."

3. They Are Loved By Royalties

King Louis XV of France, reported to be quiet fond of Persian cats. (Photo: Maurice Quentin de La Tour - Wikipedia/Public Domain)

Many royalties loved Persian cats. Their long, soft fur and elegant looks make them a perfect pet for royalties. According to The Purring Journal, Queen Victoria had several Persian cats throughout her life. There's also a rumor that Persian cats are the favorite cat of King Louis XV of France.

4. They Are Very Friendly, But Also Very Lazy

Persian cats are one of the friendliest cat breeds in the world. According to the HowStuffWorks website, they are as friendly as dogs. They are also love to "talk" with their owners. However, they are also one of the laziest cats on the planet. They spend most of the time to sleep.

5. Their Faces Aren't Always Flat

Today, many know that a flat face is a unique feature of Persian cats. However, their faces are not always flat. The flat face of the Persian cat is the result of a genetic mutation that first appeared in the 1950s. Many people like this flat face shape. The breeders then use selective breeding techniques to produce a flat face shape. However, not all Persian cats are flat-faced. There are some cats that still retain their original facial shape.