Everyone agrees that the Persian was high on the list of esteemed "possessions" by royalty, from the king of Persia to the kings and queens of England.
In the late 19th century, North America discovered the Persian cat, and it soon reached the zenith of being the most popular cat in the United States, an honor it still holds today.
Enjoy these pictures of Persian cats, submitted by our readers. You may submit your own Persian cat pictures, using the Photo Submittal Guidelines. Pet and rescue photos are also most welcome. Be sure to write a paragraph or so about the cat, and use Photo-(name of breed) as the subject of the email.
In the late 19th century, North America discovered the Persian cat, and it soon reached the zenith of being the most popular cat in the United States, an honor it still holds today.
Enjoy these pictures of Persian cats, submitted by our readers. You may submit your own Persian cat pictures, using the Photo Submittal Guidelines. Pet and rescue photos are also most welcome. Be sure to write a paragraph or so about the cat, and use Photo-(name of breed) as the subject of the email.