Helen Clark
#7 From tortoises and calico to orange, grey, and black-and-white, the varieties are plentiful.
#8 After its coat, the Persian’s most distinctive characteristic is its flat face.
#9 However, the breed hasn’t always had a squished visage.
#10 Recently, a 6-by-8.5-foot artwork that’s purported to be the “world’s largest Persian cat painting” sold at auction for more than $820,000.
#11 Other popular Persian paintings include White Persian Cat by famous folk artist Warren Kimble.
#12 Like many breeds, the Persian cat’s origins are a mystery.
