8/15/2023 0 Comments Striped gray tabby cat figurine![]() ![]() While Persians can make excellent pets, their long fur and breed-related health issues can require additional care. Thanks to their glamorous looks, Persians have somewhat of a reputation as being divas or high maintenance. Known as "doll face" Persians, these traditional kitties bare the closest resemblance to their Iranian ancestors. It is possible to find Persians with longer, pointed muzzles. ![]() It is common for Persians to have teary, runny eyes, respiratory issues, dental issues, difficulty eating, and many suffer from a congenital kidney disease called polycystic kidney disease. Because it can lead to several serious health issues, the Persian Breed Council began to adjust the standards and advocate for breeding Persian cats with less extreme features. The extremely flat or squished face-originally known as the peke-face-was accepted as part of the breed's standard appearance according to the Cat Fanciers Association up until the 1980s. They started to selectively breed other Persians for these traits until it became common to the breed. When kittens were born with flat muzzles, many Persian breeders loved the look. In fact, they didn't develop this unique trait until a genetic mutation occurred in some red tabby Persians in the 1950s. Persians are probably best known for their squished faces, but you may be surprised to learn that Persians didn't always have flat muzzles. Whatever the origin story, once Persians arrived on the western side of the world, they quickly became one of the globe's most beloved / Instagram Similar theories say that they were brought to Europe by sailors (who often brought kitties on board for good luck), merchants, or travelers. The true origins of Persian cats may remain a mystery, but one popular theory says that an Italian nobleman named Pietro della Valle brought some Persians home to western Europe after learning about the breed while traveling through Iran. ![]() Despite this widely held belief, some research shows that Persians' genetic make-up is very similar to that of cats that originated in western Europe. Eventually, this country came to be what we know as modern-day Iran. It's commonly believed that Persian cats originated in Mesopotamia, which was later named Persia-explaining the name "Persian" cats. After your payment clears, your purchase will be promptly shipped.Although Persian cats can be traced back to the 1600s, their origin story is still somewhat of a mystery. Your payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. When you make your purchase, I will send an invoice for your payment directly to you by way of Square. Instead I will be able to process credit card /debit card payment for your purchase through Square. Please Note that I am no longer using PayPal to process credit card payments. This seller is a proud member of The Costume Society of America (CSA) and The Vintage Fashion Guild (VFG). Kitty appears to be as he was when first purchased. Gray Stripe Tabby Kitty Cat is 6” High to the top of the ears and is 2 1/2” Wide across the widest part of the base. I believe this figurine may possibly be one of the pieces that was made before her death. It was sad to read that Jenny passed away in 2004, but her designs are still being produced today. What a treasure for any Cat lover! Or a wonderful addition to a collection of Jenny Winstanley’s creations. Lots of personality on this handmade and hand painted figurine. This dear Kitty is looking upward as if to search for birds, butterflies or anything that might attract interest. The golden glass eyes seem to follow you wherever you go and the cute hand painted face (especially that sweet little pink Kitty Cat nose) is sure to capture your heart if you are a lover of felines. This kitten is a gray stripe tabby and has the the unique eyes that the creations of Jenny were most known for. Here’s a smaller adorable pottery Kitty Cat figurine made by the well known English artist, Jenny Winstanley. ![]()
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