Anyone help with what this kitten actually is?

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I want to know before adopting him, as I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a certain type.
The lady who is "rehoming" him, said that the mother was a long haired calico, and the male was a seal point persian. what I'm wondering...is if he's going to actually have a persian face and the long silky hair? or the tiger type face with wiry somewhat long hair? what do you guys think?
I PM'd wellingting already, but I wanted to know what everyone else thinks while I'm waiting for a reply. here's the pic:

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boombones said:
I want to know before adopting him, as I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a certain type. That cat will not have a flat Persian face!

The lady who is "rehoming" him, said that the mother was a long haired calico, and the male was a seal point persian. what I'm wondering...is if he's going to actually have a persian face and the long silky hair? or the tiger type face with wiry somewhat long hair? what do you guys think?

I PM'd wellingting already, but I wanted to know what everyone else thinks while I'm waiting for a reply. here's the pic:


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ohh disappointing. back to the drawing board. thanks guys!
 
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If you're looking for a kitten with a flatter face (please, not completely flat or the kitten will have problems in life) check out the Cat Fancier's Association and find a reputable breeder. Please do not support backyard breeders and kitten mills.
 
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The flat face is lost with even the first generation of outcrossing. If you want a flat-faced Persian you'll need to get a selectively bred purebred registered Persian/Himalayan. The flatness of the face doesn't change much as the kitten grows so you'll know a flat-faced kitten when you see it ;).
 
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To everyone posting their concerns with the flat faced type, I'm aware of their health issues. Me and my s/o were prepared for that before we lost our persian, Theo. however,  I'm looking to adopt a similar doll-faced type, that has a slightly flat face without being extreme. The reason that I'm looking at alternatives to buying from a breeder- is because we lost our kitten that we purchased from a breeder to FIP, amongst other things poor guy was riddled with. 

thanks for your replies, though. 
 
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Persians are one of the more common breeds to end up in shelters and rescues. You might not find a kitten, but an adult shouldn't be too hard to find. As a bonus you'd be giving a home to a cat in need.
 
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while you are correct, Tuxedoontheloos, I've searched high and low at our shelters, and they don't have them, or they are too old. The cat that I have now, Sam, is two years old and is very dominant. In the past he swiped at my s/o's mothers cats, and his own dad. He doesn't do well with older cats. I'm not going to make my cat uncomfortable to save a shelter cat that I won't be able to keep.
 
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