Is my kitten a Persian?

jodielou11

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Hi I put a deposit down on a Persian kitten but the more I see photos of her the more I think she isn't a Persian? The lady said she is an open faced Persian but I'm not too sure anymore! Help please xx

 
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Im not sure either.  Unless its some form of doll faced persian or similiar.     Im not even sure she is longhair.

Observe, she is a point.    the pointed persians, Himalayan, tend to not be as flatfaced as the typical modern persian.

Does the breeder belongs to a serious  association?  Is she known as a serious breeder?  Will you get the usual certifcates and pedigree papers?

If not, its a more or less common moggie.  May be a good buy anyway, if healthy.  She is surely sweet and will be handsome, point and all.   If commercially speaking worth the money, depends of course on the money, and what is the usual in your country.
 

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She looks like a traditional Persian to me. Not the flat faced variety. I expect her hair will thicken and possibly get longer.
She's beautiful.
 

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She appears to be a pet quality Himalayan kitten. Some never have good lush coats. I am more concerned if the breeder has done the proper genetic testing - a DNA test for polycystic kidney disease. If the breeder can't provide copies of the parents DNA test showing they are negative for PKD, I would pass on this kitten.
 
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