This is my first day back for Salt Lake City. I have been thinking of what I want this blog to be about.
I have decided that I would try to make this a blog about answering questions that are asked of me by my clients and other breeders.
Question of the Day:
The reason I am writing you is I have been researching Persian Kittens for about a year, and it has been a long time dream of mine to own one. I am not looking for a show cat, I am looking for a pet. We did have a cat named Misty that has now passed which we rescued from a local animal shelter. Misty unfortunately would never bond with us and would never let us touch her. Most of her life she hide under the bed and was petrified of everything and everybody. So was so mysterious, hence that name Misty! So I am really looking for a kitten that we can bound with and that will allow us to hold him/her. Hopefully, sit in our laps and sleep with us at night. All the research that I have done indicates that male Persians are easier to bond with than females. Is this true? And would you have anything available that would fit our lifestyle? I was looking at the pictures of available kittens that you have on-line, but I really don't want to buy a kitten on looks I would prefer to buy more on personality! Any input on information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.
My Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
I'm Laura Peters with Paz 4 Play Cattery in Salem OR. It is a delight to hear from someone who does their homework....
Yes there is a big difference in personality between females and male persians and himi's.
Females tend to only attach to one or two people...they are best for singles and retired couples....when the grandchildren come over they hide under the bed and are not seen until the kids leave.
Males are what are known as the "Lap Sluts" ...they love on everyone...they greet everyone at the door...are always asking with their eyes and personality's what are you doing?....alway want to play and be the center of attention...and want to help you type...
That being said....I breed for personality in both my males and females...I only have one mommy that does not have the "Lap Slut" mentality. All my girls sleep on my head, greet me at the door and are always there to greet new people that come to look for kittens.
I occasionally get the kittens that are not lap cats and are more individual....I tend to find singles and retired couples for them...I always try to gage the personality of the kittens to suite their new homes.
If you are not looking for a show cat here are some things to consider.
Doll faced Persians are a healthier animal than the smushy faces that are now considered "Show Quality". (Doll faces are the classic persians pictured on the fancy feast commercials.) They have just enough of a nose that their eyes do not weep, thier teeth are straight, and they do not have the resperatory issues that plauge the smushy faces. They do not snort, gurgle, snore, or grunt when they breath.
There are two types of coats in the Persian and Himalayans. A cottony coat need daily or every other day brushing, it is thick and long and mats easily. A silky coat is much less time intensive and is basically self maintaining. Dessi, Chloe, and Tia on the web site are silky coats. Both coats can grow up to 5 inches long the first year....which is why they show cats when they are under a year old...it is the bushiest, fullest and longest the coat will every be. After the first year the coat settles down to a reasonable level.
Every white and light colored kitten may have tear staining like small white puppy dogs. They just need thier eyes wiped occasionally...and they get used to it and it is an easy thing to do. The less nose the more tear staining.
Now think about what you would like....and let me know what to look for....to accomodate your tastes and time commitment. Please call if you have further questions or I can be of further assistance...it takes less time to talk than to type with kitties trying to help me with my laptop. Gosh this has taken an hour to respond.....with all the help of Kennedy and Shimmer....
Thanks,
Laura Peters
503-999-4416
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