The Persian cat is a medium to large-sized breed with a round, solid head and wide skull. It has a short muzzle and a strong, full chin. The eyes are large, round, and brightly colored, with variations in shades such as blue, copper, odd-eyed blue and copper, green, blue-green, and hazel. The nose should be asymmetrical but at eye level and 'nose (flat)' depth for a show cat. The ears are small, rounded, and positioned in an asymmetrical 'V' on the head, with tips covered in hair that grows from the inside out.
Persian cats have thick, long hair that is silky to the touch and can be found in various colors and patterns. Himalayan Persians, on the other hand, have a coat similar in color to the Siamese breed. They share the same characteristics as Persians but have distinct color variants like blue, chocolate, red, lilac, etc. Himalayan cats have blue eyes and exhibit "point" coloring, with darker tints on their ears, paws, tail, legs, and faces. This color pattern is called "point" and typically features shades like chocolate, lilac, cream, red, tortoiseshell, black, blue, and bicolor.
