is this a purebred persian?? please help me identify...

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Looks very much like either a Persian mix or more likely a pet quality Persian kitten - adorable no matter what. Without knowing the parents it is impossible to tell, but my gut says pure Persian. If I may ask - is this a pure white with copper eyes or is there tipping on the ends of the fur with greenish eyes? I ask because in a couple of the photos the kitten appears to have liner on the nose like a silver does.
 

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The answer depends in part, where you are.  Sounding by the photo on you, and the nick, my guess you are somewhere from Pakistan or India? The question is if you also live there...   :)

Comparing with modern standards for persians, she doesnt seems to be pure persian.  Possibly old type persian.  I suppose there are still some breeders in USA and west Europe - perhaps the so called BYB breeders, who proceed with these.   Ieasier to do it than pursuing the modern persian with their very short noses and muzzlez.

BUT.   In the countries around Pakistan, such old type persians are more common.  There is also the Shirazi Persian - who is essentially old type persian.  I suspect a specialist would perhaps put it somewhat different, but...

Taken as so, yes, she may very well be what is considered as pure bred persian around in where you are.
 
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