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Also Known As Persian • Angora

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Persian cat
Illustration of a Balinese cat, a longhaired domestic breed, showing a slender body, blue eyes, large ears, and a long, plumed tail. The cat's fur is light with darker points on the face, ears, legs, and tail.
Illustration of a Birman cat with long, silky cream-colored fur, darker brown points on the face, ears, legs, and tail, and striking blue eyes, sitting upright.
A longhaired Cymric cat with a black and white coat stands in profile, showing its sturdy build, thick fur, and lack of a visible tail.
A Himalayan or Colourpoint Longhair cat with a thick, long pale coat, dark brown face, ears, legs, and tail, and striking blue eyes, shown in a side view.
An illustration of a Javanese cat, a longhaired domestic breed with cream-colored fur, orange points, a bushy tail, and blue eyes, shown standing in profile.
Illustration of a Maine Coon cat with long, thick brown fur and a bushy tail, shown in profile standing on all four legs. A scale bar at the top right indicates size, with the label Maine Coon beside the cat.
Illustration of a Norwegian Forest Cat with long, thick gray and white fur, pointed ears, and a bushy tail, sitting and facing forward.
A Persian Longhair cat with a thick, fluffy orange coat, round face, and large, expressive eyes stands in profile, displaying its long fur and bushy tail.
Illustration of a Ragdoll cat, a longhaired domestic breed, showing its blue eyes, soft white fur with brown markings on the face, ears, tail, and back.
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