Exotic Shorthair

The Exotic Shorthair is a calm cat that is very playful and curious at the same time. This social cat is a friend for everyone. The affectionate Exotic Shorthair likes to be around people. The medium-sized cat has a short-haired coat that requires regular grooming.

Character

The Exotic Shorthair is a friend for everyone. He is very sociable towards fellow cats and dogs. This sociable cat is very easygoing. He is quite calm and doesn’t meow a lot. Yet he is lively, playful and curious at the same time. Exotic Shorthairs hate being alone. This affectionate, loving cat loves the presence of its owner. The robust Exotic Shorthair does not reach maturity until around the age of three; his puberty is very slow. The coat care is very simple: brushing once a week is sufficient.

Appearance

Colour

The Exotic Shorthair has the same colour varieties as the Persian.

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Exotic Shorthairs have a robust body that sits low on the legs. The chest is broad with massive shoulders. The skeletal system is robust and the cat has powerful muscles. In addition, they have short, straight and strong legs with large, round feet. You often see tufts of hair between the toes. The Exotic Shorthair carries its short, thick tail low. The end of the tail is round.

Body, legs and tail

The head of the Exotic Shorthair is massive and round. The skull is very broad, with a rounded forehead. The cat has full, round cheeks. The broad, short nose has a striking stop. The nostrils are open for proper breathing. The chin is strong and the jaws are broad and powerful. Exotic Shorthairs have small ears with rounded tips. The ears are set apart and have a lot of hair on the inside. The Exotic Shorthair’s large, round eyes are also widely spaced. The eye colour should be deep and in harmony with the coat colour. Because the eyes can water quite often, we advise you to clean them every day.

Coat

The Exotic Shorthair’s coat is short-haired but slightly longer than other short-haired cat breeds. The coat is dense and fluffy and slightly set back from the body.