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154 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

PERSIAN—BICOLOR

A LONGHAIR WITH BOLD COLOR PATCHES FOR EXTRA GLAMOUR

Chocolate color
Place of origin UK Up until the 1960s bicolored Persians were of little interest to on head
Date of origin 1800s breeders, and were considered suitable only as pets. Today, they
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, are challenging the solid colors in popularity on the show
GCCF, TICA
benches. One of the first bicolors to be recognized was black and
Weight range 8–15lb (3.5–7kg)
white, once referred to as magpie; now many other solid colors
Grooming
combined with white are accepted. In producing bicolor and
calico cats, breeders aim for clearly defined,
Colors and patterns symmetrical markings—an ideal that is
White with various solid colors,
including black, red, blue, difficult to achieve.
cream, chocolate, and lilac, and
with tortoiseshell patterns.
White muzzle
Black nose
Color patches leather
well defined and Long hair at
symmetrical base of ears

Copper-
colored eyes

Chocolate
and white, fine-
haired, silky coat

Chocolate- White chest
colored tail and underside

White legs
and paws