Persians are the number one breed in popularity. They have short, heavily boned legs to support broad short bodies. They are not given to high jumping and climbing. Persians are responsive and affectionate and are a source of joy and delight to their owners. Their long flowing coats require an indoor protected environment. Proper maintenance requires a daily combing with a metal comb to eliminate tangles. A Persian can live 15-20 years.

The Himalayan is one of the most popular of all types of Persians. Himalayans were developed by breeding Persians to Siamese to combine the color with Persian type. They all have blue eyes and are called pointed.

Napoleons are a new breed under the Persian group that combine the munchkin dwarf gene with the Persian type. This breed brings forth the sweet traits of both breeds making an ideal kitten-like cat that retains adorable features into adulthood. Being smaller it is ideal for children and those seeking a smaller cat. Napoleons come in two types; a standard is the short legged version and the nonstandard is the long legged version.