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Grandma and Grandpa Dozed Off in the Recliner. Duchess Was Not Impressed.

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The television is off, the remote is somewhere under a magazine, and Edna and Frank have both drifted off in the same brown recliner. She is curled against his shoulder with her glasses still on, and his head is tipped toward hers, both of them wrapped in matching cream cable-knit sweaters. Perched on the wide armrest, like a queen on her throne, sits Duchess, their big white Persian. Her fluffy coat spills over the edge of the chair, and her flat face wears an expression of mild, sleepy disapproval, as if naps are fine but someone should really be petting her.

Persian cats are famous for their calm, gentle personalities and their love of quiet routines, which makes them a natural match for a peaceful household. They tend to prefer lounging to climbing, and a soft, steady spot near their people suits them well. That luxurious coat comes with responsibilities, though. Persians need daily brushing to prevent painful mats, and their flat faces mean their eyes often need gentle cleaning to manage tear staining. Because of their face shape, some Persians can have breathing or dental issues, so regular checkups with your vet are important.

Edna and Frank might wake up with a few white hairs on their sweaters, but that seems a small price for such a dignified guard. Somebody has to keep watch while the humans rest, and Duchess clearly takes the job seriously.

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