Welcome to PT! I have a Persian named Max and he really isn't that high maintenance.

I clean his eyes/facie every day because of the tearing, his ears get a cleanout once every 2 weeks or so and I trim his nails every couple of months. As for combing, I'm able to comb his tummy and sides and front bib but cannot get anywhere near his bummy. He needs combing every day but with me working 12 hrs a day he gets away with every 3 days or so. I have a fine toothed flea comb to get out the nasty snarls and a wider comb that I finish off with. Twice a year he goes to the groomers to have his bummy shaved.

As for food, I adopted him when he was 4 and his previous owners brought him up on junk food (Friskies and the like!) Since he is 10 now I have him on a low protein diet, dry in the morning and wet/dry at night. I do not free-feed.

I do find that Max is overly territorial and does not take well to strangers. Don't know if that the breed or not. Anyway, good luck and hope to see lots of pictures!!