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138 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

PERSIAN—BLUE- AND ODD-EYED BICOLOR

THESE UNCOMMON PERSIANS ARE HARD TO FIND BUT THEIR POPULARITY IS ON THE RISE

Place of origin UK Accepted in the cat fancy world only since the late
Date of origin 1900s 1990s, the Blue- and Odd-eyed Bicolor and Tricolor
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, are variations of the Persian Bicolor (p.154). The
GCCF, TICA
Odd-eyed is less common than the Blue-eyed, although
Weight range 8–15lb (3.5–7kg)
its enchantingly different look is increasing in popularity.
Grooming
In this cat one eye is blue and the other copper, with
both eyes equally brilliant in color. The mismatch is
Colors and patterns difficult to produce, since mating between two odd-eyed
White with various solid colors,
including black, red, blue, cats does not guarantee a litter of odd-eyed kittens.
cream, chocolate, and lilac.
One eye is blue,
the other copper
White tufts Great breadth
Red van pattern of hair between ears
(coloration on head Level back
and tail only)

Snub nose

Deep ruff

Full cheeks

Short auburn-
colored tail

Pure white fur
stands out
from body

Round paws with
long toe tufts