People who love the look and sweet personality of the Persian, but who don't care to be a slave to daily brushing, will find the Exotic a perfect pet.
Selectively bred to develop the short plush coat, the exotic in every other way resembles the Persian, including its quiet, affectionate disposition.
Breed Brief:
Body: Cobby type, broad and deep through the chest, with good muscle tone; short, strong legs
Coat: Dense, plush, with a thick undercoat, in a wide array of colors and patterns, including pointed.
Registry Profiles and Standards:
Exotic Clubs:
- Exotic Cat Club - Affiliated with GCCF
History and Development:
The Exotic, and article written by Barbara Sims for the CFA.
Photo Copyright:
Pictured here is Angelo, a red colourpoint Exotic Shorthair Photo Credit: © Vanessa van Zyl Vanessa describes Angelo: Personality - he's curious like most cats are, lovable, wants plenty of attention and he WILL get it from anyone. He also has this habit of sniffing my hair first, and then biting my head - which can be quite funny sometimes. And do I miss him! He's staying with my mom in South Africa - I'm in the UK on a 2-year working holiday.
More Breed Information :
Information from FBRL (Fanciers' Breeder Referral List), a great source of information on all approved breeds of cats.
Breeders :
Listing of Exotic Shorthair breeders, assembled by your Guide. This list is for convenience of the viewer, and is not intended to be an endorsement of the breeders and catteries contained herein.
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