" Micro" sized Persians are described as "Felines not exceeding 4 pounds when mature" and "displaying appropriate Persian body type. A frame notably

smaller than that of their conventional sized counterparts while

remaining "proportionate".

  I have often times before been asked for some kind of linear measurement regarding our "Micros" and, though it is not the easiest thing to do, I have measured torso length from 7-9 inches from the front of the chest to  the hind quarters. From the bottom of the paw to the top of the shoulder about 6-7 inches. I notice consistently the shorter length of the tail and the undersized paws (unless making dough!) The head is also considerably smaller keeping the overall package proportionate. Our "Micro" sized Persians are a copy of the larger Persians

in all ways other than size.

  Truly, I have no ability to comment about what other breeders might be experiencing with their kittens but our "Micro" Persians are born much smaller than the kittens delivered to parents that do not carry the genes to produce the "dwarf" sized offspring. The kitten, golden female, shown below has been put on a scale directly after delivery and shows a weight of 2.0 oz.

This weight translates to about half the size of the larger or more"conventional" sized Persians.

  Alternately, I have seen litters delivered in which the kittens can range from 2.2-2.8 oz and within the first four weeks I seethe "dwarf" genes begin to display. The litter can end up looking like a motley crew of mismatched siblings. This happening with each kitten receiving high quality mothers milk but supplemented with fresh goats milk too. The message being that nutritional needs are met in a way that keeps the kittens satisfied and body function at optimum.