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Persian appears to be based | Persian appears to be based on the {{wp|Persian leopard}}, or other large cats such as the {{wp|Puma (genus)|puma}}, more so than {{wp|Persian cat}}s. Persian's appearance also seems to be more similar to {{wp|Siamese cat}}s than {{wp|Persian cat}}s, and its species in Japanese is シャムネコ or "shamuneko" meaning "Siamese Cat". The gem on its head makes it resemble a {{wp|Carbuncle (mythology)|Carbuncle}}, a Latin-American mythological beast that had a jewel on its forehead. | ||
Unlike the normal Persian, Alolan Persian appears to be based more on domestic cats that underwent selective breeding, specifically those owned by royalty. In particular, its appearance greatly resembles a {{wp|British Shorthair}}, an imported breed known well for its large and rounded head and pronounced 'smile', which the breed developed through artificial selection as part of the process of developing its pedigree. Its jewel color may be a visual pun on the "British Blue" variant. Due to its large head and mannerisms, it may also be a visual pun on the term of being "big headed". | Unlike the normal Persian, Alolan Persian appears to be based more on domestic cats that underwent selective breeding, specifically those owned by royalty. In particular, its appearance greatly resembles a {{wp|British Shorthair}}, an imported breed known well for its large and rounded head and pronounced 'smile', which the breed developed through artificial selection as part of the process of developing its pedigree. Its jewel color may be a visual pun on the "British Blue" variant. Due to its large head and mannerisms, it may also be a visual pun on the term of being "big headed". | ||