Chinchilla Persian

Other name: Silver Persian

Photo: adult cat of Chinchilla Persian breed
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Photo: adult cat of Chinchilla Persian breed

Their unique coat is what gave this breed the same name as the chinchilla, a small mammal with unusual fur. Very calm, this is one of the most popular varieties of Persians. In the 18th century, A Silver Persian was embalmed and then exhibited in London at the Museum of Natural History. How could anyone resist their sparkling emerald green eyes? They seduce with their fine and silky fur, with silver or gold highlights.

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Life expectancy

The Chinchilla Persian has a life expectancy of between 12 and 18 years

Temperament

Adult size

Female Between 9 and 10 in
Male Between 9 and 10 in

Adult weight

Female Between 7 and 15 lb
Male Between 7 and 15 lb
Coat colour
Black Brown Blue
Type of coat
Long
Eye colour
Green
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There are other types of Chinchilla Persian such as the "Silver shaded", recognised in the seventies, whose "tipping", which represents a third of the hair, is more visible on the coat and more marked on the legs and under the eyes.
There is also the "Golden", which has golden undertones in the undercoat and at the tip of their black tail. This one can be "shaded", one third of the hair being coloured, or "shell", with one eighth of the hair being coloured. These have only recently been recognised, when the appearance of this gene was noted in 1925.
Finally, the Persian Cameo, which is a fully-fledged breed in the United States, but a variety of Chinchilla in France and England. This one sports a coat called "red silver shaded": the base of the hair is silver or ivory and the tip is ginger.

More details about the Chinchilla Persian

Chinchilla Persian: Origins and history

In 1880, an English breeder, Mrs. Vallence, crosses a Persian "smoke" with a "silver tabby" which gave birth to the very first Persian Chinchilla: Silver Lambkin. This breed spread rapidly throughout the kingdom thanks to the Queen's niece, Princess Victoria, who fell in love with it. It was recognised by the British Feline Breeds Register (GCCF) in 1901. The selection process was careful to create the emerald eyes and lighten the coat which, at first, was darker. The Second World War impacted the European branch of this breed, weakened by the rigorous selective breeding. Today, this is one of the most sought-after varieties of Persian.

Chinchilla Persian: Purchase price

We don't have enough data to provide an average price for a Chinchilla Persian. The price often varies according to the lineage, the breeder, the age or even the sex. For the monthly budget, it will cost on average £35 / month to support the needs of Silver Persian, by offering a quality diet and ensuring their good health.

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