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pieceofsunlight, Flickr Name: Lisa Location: Kostenec, Bulgaria Age: 5 months Cat Breed: Ragdoll and Persian mix Favorite Toy: Anything that moves. Favorite Treat: Chicken. Likes: Sleeping, chasing butterflies, midnight rooftop walks and playing with her family's other cat, Tiger. Dislikes: Being hugged when she does not want it, closed doors. Weird Quirk: She always purrs before sleeping. Fun Fact: She often snores while sleeping. Congratulations to our submitter, pieceofsunlight. If you'd like to submit your pet, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...

iratxo.foto, Flickr Name: Persian Appearance: According to Cat World, the Persian is large-boned and cobby, with stocky legs and big paws. They have short, muscular necks, and broad shoulders and chests. Of course, their two most famous features are their long flowing coats and wide, flat faces with very large eyes. History: Considering that Persians are one of the most popular breeds of cat on the planet, its history is uncharacteristically muddled. They were present at the first cat show in 1871, says Iams.com, but they have existed for much longer. An Italian named Pietro della Valle brought some Persians to Europe in the early 1600s and said that he had found them in what was then ...

Wicked Cat, Flickr Cats are meticulous creatures but that doesn't mean your pet can't use help in keeping up its coat. Certain long haired breeds -- such as the Persian, Himalayan, Maine coon, for example -- are especially vulnerable to mats and need to be groomed daily. If you fall behind, your cat can develop knots in its fur that not only detract from the animal's natural beauty but can also be painful to the cat. The Right Grooming Tools Make a Difference According to B.J. Fox, a prominent breeder of Persians and Himalayans in Greenbriar, Ark., one should use a professional steel comb on long matted hair, not a brush. Fox, who worked for many years as a pet groomer, prefers using a ...