{"id":618106,"date":"2024-06-28T05:03:27","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/?p=618106"},"modified":"2024-06-28T05:03:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:03:27","slug":"black-persian-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/cat-breeds\/black-persian-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Persian Cat: Facts, Origin & History (with Pictures)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Persian cat<\/a> has long impressed onlookers with its regal appearance and stunning coat. They are one of the oldest cat breeds to exist, coming in a variety of colors, including black. When exactly did the black Persian become a thing? Since the very beginning, it is still a pretty rare color compared to colors like gray and white!<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019re going to go over the Persian breed, how they came to be, and where they are today! Maybe you will get to the end of the article and decide it\u2019s time for you to bring home one of your very own.<\/p>\n

Breed Overview<\/h2>
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Height:<\/p>

12\u201318 inches<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Weight:<\/p>

8\u201312 pounds<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lifespan:<\/p>

12\u201315 years<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Colors:<\/p>

Black, but they also come in any other color you can think of<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Suitable for:<\/p>

Apartment living, multi-pet households, homes with children<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Temperament:<\/p>

Gentle, agreeable, good-natured<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>