You may be wondering… What is a teacup Persian kitten?
Different breeders of Persian Teacup cats and kittens have different descriptive terms to indicate the smaller lines that work within their cattery.
In an attempt to educate you about these pint-sized pixie Persians, I’ve dedicated this page to clarifying exactly what Teacup Persian cats are and why they’ve gotten the “teacup” terminology throughout the ages. years.
First, let me clarify… “Teacup Blinds” is a descriptive term, not a size category. So please do not buy false advertisements or unrealistic size expectations of what the adult kitten will look like.
Many Persian breeders will use the word “teacup” as a marketing ploy to get a sale when in reality the ONLY color category that has truly earned the “Teacup Title” is the silver and gold Persian family.
I found this out the hard way years ago when I bought myself a white, blue-eyed “Persian teacup.” He grew to a whopping 15lbs and had to be placed in a pet home because he was too big to be raised with any of my cats. I myself have been breeding white Persians for over 20 years. I should have known better, but I got caught up in the idea that he would be small, like the breeder said.
If someone claims to have white Persian mugs, Himalayan teacups, or bicolor teacups, you can be sure that they are not a reliable place to send your money.
So remember… Teacup Persians must show SILVER OR GOLD on their body to be classified as a Teacup Persian.
To be clear, I’m not saying that a silver with white or gold with white cat isn’t small, the key is silver or gold MUST be visually present on the cat to classify it as a “teacup cat”.
FACT: THERE IS NO SUCH THING as a cup of Himalayan tea!
While no breeder can guarantee the adult size of any color, you can be sure that if you’re buying a silver or gold cat, it’s within the smallest overall body builds a cat can carry.
I find that the gold Persians are usually smaller than the silver ones, not by much, but some.
Normal-sized Persians and Himalayans are usually quite large, wimpy, and muscular.
Regular sized Persian or Himalayan females balance around 7-9 lbs.
Regular-sized Persian or Himalayan males weigh around 8 to 12 pounds.
Silver and gold Persians are naturally smaller cats, but they are by no means grouped or classified into one “breed or size category,” known simply as the smallest and smallest of the Persian cat family.
Silver and Gold Persians generally produce APPROXIMATELY 4-6 pound females and APPROXIMATELY 6-7 pound males.
This is not an exact size chart, but simply a guide to keep in mind when considering a “Persian teacup”.
The overall bone structure of the Silver and Gold Persian is usually more diminutive than that of regular sized Persians or Himalayans…not to mention you can’t get an occasional small-framed Persian or Himalayan of other color categories from time to time. when, it’s just the silver one. and the gilts are best known for continually producing these little framed Persians.
Teacup Persians are just as healthy, adorable, and inelegant as full-sized Persians, just smaller in frame.
Tea Cup Persians (at least the ones produced here at our kennel) are purebred and are in no way crossed with another breed to achieve their naturally small cobby body shape/size.
Teacup Persians tend to command a higher price, not so much because they are smaller but because their coat colors are those of the more expensive designer categories.
Silver and gold Persians have long been known and are known as the “Royals Royce” of the Persian world, therefore you should expect more elaborate price tags when shopping for a teacup Persian kitty.
Teacup Persians have a fairly small selection of colors to choose from: shaded silver, silver chinchilla, shaded gold chinchilla, blue silver chinchilla.
ULTRA RARE Designer Teacup Colors: Gold Chinchilla Blue, Silver & White, Gold & White & Chinchilla Blue & White, Red Shell Cameo, Cream Shell Cameo.
Please Note: Because Silvers & Goldens (Teacups) are smaller and more delicate, they should NEVER be allowed to leave the breeder’s home until they are at least 12 weeks old!
All ethical cat breeders enforce this adoption age limit on all teacup Persian kittens.
FYI – ALL silvers and golds are born VERY dark then lighten with age. They will have reached their true coat and eye color by the time they are 2 years old. I hope I have clarified “teacup Persian cats” and their naturally smaller sizes on this page.
“Start honestly to build trust”… that is our philosophy.
So keep in mind that if you’re looking for a smaller kitty, you’ll most likely want a silver or gold Persian. It is important to remember though….they are NOT “miniature cats” they are simply known for being the tiniest and tiniest.
