Is Traditional Persian Cat an 'official' breed name ?

Traditional Persian, Classical Persian and Doll Face Persian are not specific breed names that are used by the big cat clubs like FIFe, TICA and CFA. These clubs only use one term: Persian. 

However, since the difference between the original and modern Persian is so big, terms like 'Traditional', 'classical' and 'doll face' is used to differentiate the two. The Traditional Persian is a pedigree cat just like the modern Persian. My cats are registered in SAINT pro Cat as Persians.

In South Africa, there is a division within chinchilla Persians. The Traditional type is called Chinchilla Longhair. 

The Traditional Persian cat is the original Persian cat. All Persian cats in Europe were 'Traditional' until the beginning of the 1980's. At this point in time the interpretation of the breed standard changed and the look of the Persian cat changed dramatically.

The Traditional Persian cat is very different compared to the modern, ultra-typed Persian generally seen today. There are breeders that adhere to the Traditional Persian cat and work hard to preserve this beautiful pedigree cat.

In Germany this type of Persian cat is called European Persian or 'Perser mit Nase', in the USA Doll Face Persian. Traditional Persian and Classical Persian is also used. In Denmark and Scandinavia, they are called Classical Persians, old-fashioned Persians and Persian with a nose. All are names for the same type of Persian cat � a solid built cat with nose and muzzle - the way most Persian cats looked 20-30 years ago.

The Traditional Persian is a medium to large cat. Heavy boned, solid � and with an overall impression of robust power. Legs are short and thick with big paws. Head massive and round on a short and broad neck. A broad nose and short and well proportioned muzzle � a handsome cat profile where a broad forehead is in proportionate and harmonic contrast to the nose and muzzle � with slight stop marking the transition. Small ears set wide apart. Large and round eyes. A fine soft textured long coat with prominent ruff. A calm and loving temperament.

Many people who have previously had Persian cats will recognize the type of Persian cats found on my homepage. Not so long ago the Traditional Persian cat could also be found in the ranks of show Persians.

There have been attempts to copyright terms such as "Traditional", "Doll-face" or "Old-Style" when applied to breeds; these terms are part of everyday descriptive language and are used to describe a style of cat which adheres to a historical body-type in cases where an ultra-typed version also exists. Such terms have been in common usage in the UK , Australia and USA over many years. Using these words is not a copyright infringement.
 

 �Cattery Yeri Shaes / www.worldofdani.com