Persians - are they ugly?

I used to think they were ugly but they are growing on me. I have seen a few I think are adorable!

How could you call Persians ugly?!?! In fact how could you call any cat ugly? Different cats for different people yes, but thats kind of harsh. I personally love persians Theyre pretty damn cute.

Peace,
Brandon

i have a shaded silver persian and she has a cute little nose, even if she had the flat nose she would still be beautiful!!!

Persians are beautiful in their own way! I see them as a "royal" breed, they are just so elegant! I used to dislike Persians, their squishy faces didn't really appeal to me at all. When I first started posting here, so many people were breeding Persians and showing the most PRECIOUS ADORABLE SWEET pictures their Persian kittens.

Like I said, all cats are unique in their own ways. Persians are beautiful in every way. They have the most stunning eyes, the softest fur and that look of innocence... it's all too much!

I don't prefer flat faces. It is a simple preference. But, as a groomer, I see a multitude of those flat faced cats whose eyes are left so goopy they actually have the equivilent of diaper rash under them (NOW THAT IS UGLY!). And grooming customers whose cats have noses so short it pains me to hear them NOT being able to breathe right (THAT TOO IS UGLY). So there are extremes out in the real world that aren't the "show quality" type of Persian you see here in the breeder's corner.

I think all kitties are wonderful, but I do prefer the doll-faced Persians myself (the ones without the squashed noses). It hurts just thinking about having my nose squashed like that!

I do too love all cats.. that kitten Sam posted was adorable.. but no one has posted what they look like when they grow up. lol. And the different kinds of faces....

How can anyone say they DONT look grumpy LOL!?

Sicy, all of mine are 2 yrs old or more

Originally posted by Lynx
I'm not going to say anything for fear of the wrath of the scores of Persian breeders on this forum!

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I guess this statement says it all, doesn't it?

I can't believe people would come on a cat forum where there are many persian owners included, and call their preferred breed ugly. You might as well tell someone they have an ugly baby when they're strolling it down the street. I wouldn't come up to yo on the street, gopher and tell you: "you're ugly. Can you say something to make me appreciate you more?"

There are many cats I don't particularly care for their looks. But I would never profess their ugliness on a forum for cats. Even when I see some cats on here that I don't particularly like their looks, I keep my comments to things like "what a pretty coat your kitty has" or something generic. Because to me, cats deserve the same amount of dignity as humans and they are all beautiful in their own way. Frankly, I get tired of always appreciating everyone's cats and my cats only get comments from a very select few (I love you guys that do!) But this whole thread just hurts my feelings. And it's racism (or I guess we could call it breedism).

I have 5 smooshy faced persian's and they are the best cats I've every had. And to me they are beautiful and exotic looking. Maybe what you need is to grow up. Then you might be able to appreciate diversity a little more.

One of my beautiful flat faced persians. How can you say that face is ugly?


Two of my "flat faced" persians together.


My cute little boy with a "flat face"




My cute little princess.


Beautiful girl


Beauty at play


So who's cats are ugly now? It's surely not mine.

Originally posted by JenLuckenbach
I don't prefer flat faces. It is a simple preference. But, as a groomer, I see a multitude of those flat faced cats whose eyes are left so goopy they actually have the equivilent of diaper rash under them (NOW THAT IS UGLY!). And grooming customers whose cats have noses so short it pains me to hear them NOT being able to breathe right (THAT TOO IS UGLY). So there are extremes out in the real world that aren't the "show quality" type of Persian you see here in the breeder's corner.

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The eye thing... that's called Neglect and it's not the cat's fault.

I believe the point has been made. I am closing this thread now.