Persian — cost & care
Quiet, sweet, docile. Medium longhair cat.
A Persian costs roughly $28,700 over its lifetime (10–17 years), or about $1,920/year: ~$210 food, ~$500 insurance, ~$400 routine vet, ~$600 grooming. Purchase price runs $1,200–$3,000.
📍 Costs in USD (United States) — see this breed in another country.
0.8cups of food / day (~6.3 lb/mo)
1.0cups of water / day
13.5 yraverage lifespan (10–17)
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A Persian eats ~6.3 lb/month. Shop medium-breed foodFull cost breakdown
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Purchase (one-off) | $1,200–$3,000 |
| Food / year | $210 (0.8 cups/day) |
| Pet insurance / year | $500 (est.) |
| Routine vet / year | $400 |
| Grooming / year | $600 |
| Supplies & misc / year | $200 |
| Total annual | $1,920 |
| Lifetime total | $28,700 |
Breed stats
| Size | Medium |
| Avg weight | 10 lb |
| Height | 10–15 in |
| Lifespan | 10–17 yrs |
| Group | Longhair |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Temperament & care
| Energy | 2/5 |
| Affection | 4/5 |
| Vocalness | 1/5 |
| Shedding | 4/5 |
| Grooming need | 5/5 |
Common health conditions
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Brachycephalic breathing
- Eye conditions
- Dental malocclusion
How we calculate: food cost = breed weight → vet RER/MER calorie formula → cups/day → US food-price average. Insurance = NAPHIA US average adjusted by breed health-risk tier and size. Estimates — verify with your vet and insurer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Persian cost per year?
About $1,920 a year — roughly $210 food, $500 insurance, $400 vet and $600 grooming.
What is the lifetime cost of a Persian?
Around $28,700 across its 10–17-year lifespan, including purchase and first-year setup.
How much does a Persian eat?
About 0.8 cups of food a day (~6.3 lb per month).
How much water should a Persian drink?
About 1.0 cups of water a day — verify with your vet for your animal.
Is the Persian hypoallergenic?
No — the Persian sheds and is not considered hypoallergenic.