Persians are so popular in the world of cats that many famous people have not hesitated to adopt them as pets. The name of Florence Nightingale will come first.
Original habitat: There are various theories as to where the cats of any species are born. The Persian cat is no exception. Because of the name, many people think that the birthplace of this cat is actually Persia or present day Iran. But very solid evidence is not found behind it. However, this species of cat comes to Europe holding the hand of a tourist named Pietro Della Valle. By 1820, Pietro had traveled through Asia, parts of Africa, and parts of Eastern Europe to Italy.
He then brought the cat of this species with him. Therefore, it is thought that the cat's native habitat is Africa, Asia or Eastern Europe, but not Iran. This cat became very popular after arriving in Europe. Gradually it is recognized as a pet of many people. Reaches America from Europe.
First exhibition: There are a lot of exhibitions about cats now. But the custom is not very old. Instead, the cat show started long after the dog show. According to Pietro, the first cat exhibition with a Persian cat arriving in Europe was held in London. That too about 250 years after arriving in Europe. The Persian cat was the main attraction in that exhibition of cats.
In addition to this species there were Siamese, Scottish Wild Cat breeds of cats. In 181, about 2,000 spectators attended that exhibition at the Crystal Palace. After this exhibition, the demand for Persian cats began to grow rapidly throughout Europe.
Arrival in America: This Persian cat arrived in America in the early twentieth century. Marger-lovers take cats of this breed from Europe to America. It became very popular on arrival. Of all the domestic cats in America now, the lion's share is Persian.
Famous Persian: Persian is so popular in the world of cats that many famous people have not hesitated to adopt them as pets. The name of Florence Nightingale will come first. He raised about 60 cats in his entire life. Most of which are of Persian species. But one of them was again the most popular. Mr. Bismarck named the giant Persian cat Florence Nightingale.Marilyn Monroe's pet cat is also very popular. His name was Mitsou. It is said that the famous American writer Raymond Chandler used to read all his novels first to his pet cat. That Persian cat's name was Taki. Many celebrities in India also own Persian cats.That list includes many from Alia Bhatt to Jacqueline Fernandez. Alia's two Persian cats are Shiva and Pika. Jacqueline's pet name is Miu Miu. Shilpa Sethi herself is an animal rights activist. And he himself owns a Persian cat. Manisha Koirala also owns a Persian cat.