Persian cats, advice?

[KSUViolet06]

I'm a cat lover. We've had cats in my house since I've been in HS. Well, I'm moving into my own place soon, and of course I'm getting a cat. I've decided that I wanted to get a purebred cat from a breeder or store.

So I started looking at breeds recently. One that I really like is the Persian, since I am a 'girly girl' and I admit I want a big fluffy cat. I know they're somewhat expensive, but I found someone in my area that is selling purebred Persian kittens for $50 (most go for $500+).

I just wanted to see if there's anyone who has ever owned one. Are they difficult to care for (outside of grooming and things like that)? Are there any health or behavioral issues that are specific to this breed? Any advice from owners or people who know about the breed would be good.