Razzle arrived here in 2005 from Germany

She is 4.5 yrs old

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RED PERSIAN

Most of these striking, flame-colored cats have SOME tabby markings, particularly on the face, legs and tail. There are some fine examples of red (not tabby) persians in the CFA. They are one of the hardest types to breed for exhibition.

The long coat makes the markings less evident.

HISTORY

Oranges, as Red Persians were originally known, were being shown in Britain as early as 1895.

In the early 1930's a German breeder produced some excellent examples of the breed, but unfortunately, his stock was destroyed in WW II.

The breed remained rare in Britain during the 1940's but a revival of interest and selective breeding have ensured the Red Persian's continued presence on the show bench.

TEMPERAMENT

Polite and friendly, the Red Persian makes a highly decorative and pleasant companion.

VARIETIES

CLASSIC TABBY PATTERN: markings dense, clearly defined, and broad. Legs evenly barred with bracelets coming up to meet the body markings. Tail evenly ringed. Several unbroken necklaces on neck and upper chest, the more the better. Frown marks on forehead form an intricate letter "M." Unbroken line runs back from outer corner of eye. Swirls on cheeks. Vertical lines over back of head extend to shoulder markings which are in the shape of a butterfly with both upper and lower wings distinctly outlined and marked with dots inside outline. Back markings consist of a vertical line down the spine from butterfly to tail with a vertical stripe paralleling it on each side, the three stripes well separated by stripes of the ground color. Large solid blotch on each side to be encircled by one or more unbroken rings. Side markings should be the same on both sides. Double vertical rows of buttons on chest and stomach.

MACKEREL TABBY PATTERN: markings dense, clearly defined, and all narrow pencillings. Legs evenly barred with narrow bracelets coming up to meet the body markings. Tail barred. Necklaces on neck and chest distinct, like so many chains. Head barred with an "M" on the forehead. Unbroken lines running back from the eyes. Lines running down the head to meet the shoulders. Spine lines run together to form a narrow saddle. Narrow pencillings run around body

RED TABBY (classic, mackerel): ground color red. Markings deep, rich red. Lips and chin the same shade as the rings around the eyes. Nose leather and paw pads: brick red. Eye color: brilliant copper.