>>362677101) Has evil slitty eyes to not only distinguish itself from Kantonian Persian but also to have a more evil-looking appearance.
2) Its face is very round because people in Alola are tourists who prefer big and round things. The Meowth sent to Alola were carefully bred to have rounder faces, and those Meowth evolve into Alolan Persian.
3) Alolan Persian is better in competitive than Kantonian Persian. Has Parting Shot, Foul Play, STAB Knock Off, a shit ton of other support moves, and Fur Coat.
4) Judging Pokemon based on their appearance are for casualfags only.