America’s Number One Cat Breed

We all know that cats are second in the line to dogs in the line of favored domesticated pets in America. It’s not hard to understand why. They are lovable, adorable, understanding, and cuddly. America has a soft-spot for felines.

Year after year there lists are created, votes are taken and tallied, and we are given a Top 10 list of America’s favorite breeds of cats. And who, might you ask, is number One? Who is the breed that America favors over all others in the domesticated feline kingdom. (No panthers or lions included?)

The Persian! That’s right. This unmistakable breed has been top of the list since the idea of the list was created. Remaining the most popular breed and consistently ranking as the number one breed since 1871! Year after year families and individual alike buy, adopt, and take-in these fluffy felines to be a part of their homes and lives.

The Persian is the aristocrats of the feline specie. This breed is known to have between twenty to thirty different varieties of color within its classification. So the selection is amazing. Their thick and lustrous coat of fur is beautiful, yet one would say that it does require a bit of up-keep and maintenance. Though they do instinctively preen themselves often this thick coat of fur easily tangles and needs close attention paid to the combing and grooming by the cats owner.

Persians are known to be ‘bug-eyed’, with large glowing eyes. Their eyes usually hold shimmery tones of grey, green, and orange, with flecks of other different colors that only enhance their mystifying stare.

Persians are mostly short but sturdy legged with a thick stature and balanced frame. They are known for having a slow-moving heir and dignity. Giving their breed a good name and leaving them a proud bunch.

All though Persians are indeed a relaxed and quiet breed they are still prone to acting wary around children. This does not seem to hinder their loving and affectionate attitude. They are still one of the most loyal breeds available.

Even though all domesticated cats stemmed from the same origin, these felines have stepped away from the pack and made a name for themselves. And from the obvious looks of it that name has traveled through the generations leaving them at the top of the charts. When you’ve found a friend in a Persian, you’ve a friend for life.