Weight

Persian weight chart

The quintessential flat-faced longhair with a luxurious mane and serene demeanor. Prone to eye issues but endlessly cuddly.

Quiet, gentle, and sweet.

Adult reference weight is 7 to 12 lb. The breed record lists 12 to 17 years.

Breed record origin is Iran (Persia).

Persian

How much does a Persian weigh?

Typical weight, then the reference range under it.
AgeFemaleMale
8 weeks2 lb1.6 to 2.52 lb1.6 to 2.5
12 weeks3.1 lb2.6 to 3.53.4 lb2.8 to 3.9
16 weeks4.1 lb3.5 to 4.64.6 lb4.1 to 5.4
20 weeks4.9 lb4.4 to 5.55.9 lb5.2 to 6.7
24 weeks5.5 lb5.1 to 6.26.9 lb6.2 to 7.8
30 weeks6.1 lb5.5 to 6.68.3 lb7.3 to 8.9
36 weeks6.6 lb6 to 7.48.8 lb7.9 to 9.9
42 weeks6.5 lb5.8 to 7.19.4 lb8.4 to 10.2
1 year6.7 lb5.9 to 7.79.5 lb8.3 to 10.8
15 months7.1 lb6.4 to 7.810.1 lb9.2 to 11
18 months7.3 lb6.4 to 8.69.9 lb8.8 to 11.4

Breed weight ranges are a reference, not a diagnosis. Ask a vet before you treat a number as a problem.

WALTHAM growth curve validated for adult weight 2-7kg (Salt et al. 2022). Pair with BCS checks.

The curve comes from WALTHAM / Salt et al. PLOS ONE 2022 (Liverpool DataCat 1456). WALTHAM dataset

Food

Wet food helps hydration. Small meals. Raised bowls sit better with a flat face.

Home

Quiet indoor home. Keep dust down. They do not enjoy chaos.

Company

Lap cat. Gentle handling. Not a fetch athlete.

Coat

Daily face wipe and coat comb. Monthly professional grooms save you from mats.

What tends to stress them

  • Dust
  • Matted coat
  • Heat
  • Eye irritation

Breed risks to mention to a vet

  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Breathing problems
  • Eye conditions

A breed risk is not a diagnosis for your cat.

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