Jeanne Ramsdale was a famous American breeder of chinchilla Persians (also called silver Persians) under the prefix - or cattery name - Dearheart. Her cats were magnificent and to this day stand out for their exceptional beauty. She was married to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Philip N. Ramsdale. Jeanne Ramsdale and her husband lived in Long Beach, California.
(photo from Jeanne Ramsdale Persian Cats and other Longhairs, 1976)
Two of Jeanne Ramsdales cats can be seen below:
(photo from Jeanne Ramsdale Persian Cats and other Longhairs, 1976, p. 185)
Pedigree
(photo from Jeanne Ramsdale Persian Cats and other Longhairs, 1976, p. 187)
Pedigree
More Pedigrees can be seen here.
Jeanne Ramsdale is the author of several books.
Her most important book Persian Cats and other Longhairs is first published in 1964 (a revised edition is published in 1976). This book is highly recommended. It is the absolute best book on Persian cats out there. Unsurpassed in its wealth of information - especially about breeding and colours. Hundreds of lovely pictures (both colour and black/white). Anything you want to know about Persian cats is in here. But just to see the photos of Jeanne Ramsdale's cats the book is well worth it.
Jeanne Ramsdale's love for the Persian cat is obvious throughout - the book is well written and always interesting. She writes knowingly about all aspects of cat care and breeding.
She has also written Persian Cats published in 1978.
The following two catteries still work with the Dearheart lines, upholding the Dearheart legacy in the true spirit of Jeanne Ramsdale:
Dearheart Chinchilla Persians
Cherie-Finesse Cattery
