HISTORY OF MY BREED
Back in the late 1950s is when the breed was brought into existence by a breeder by crossing Persian cats with American Shorthairs. It was then recognised as a breed in 1967 by the Cat Fanciers Association.
Back in the late 1950s is when the breed was brought into existence by a breeder by crossing Persian cats with American Shorthairs. It was then recognised as a breed in 1967 by the Cat Fanciers Association.
The word “round” is key when we speak about this breed. Exotic Shorthair cats are a compact size breed with a beautiful round body, round head and button shaped eyes. They weigh between 10-12pounds. Exotic Shorthair is a quite yet curious breed and a bit more active than their long haired cousins. If you own one of them, you definitely spend less time on their grooming compared to Persians. Exotic Shorthair cats are known for their plush, dense coat.
Living with an Exotic Shorthair cat can be so much fun. They are known as “lap cats” in general. Playful, affectionate and social, they make an excellent companion to your family. They are good around children & other pets and basically will end up on your couch to accompany you on a movie night. They love to be held by people and petting them then land you in a pool of love. Exotic Shorthair cats have soft voices and use it only when they need to. The breed is known for its loyalty and may suffer anxiety issue if separated from their humans.
Exotic Shorthair Cats in the long run can possibly suffer severe breathing issue due to their flat noses.Obesity is another cause of concern in this breed, which is why it is important to keep a track on your cat’s diet. Their eyes need regular cleaning due to excessive tear discharge and grooming their fur once a week does the job. Exotic Shorthair cats can live for 15years or longer.
Basically these cats believe in the mantra of “Wherever you go, we follow”. They love to be around their humans and aren't concerned about square footage. All that they focus on is their humans. They don't demand for much space and can live happily in an apartment as a sprawling home. Exotic Shorthair cats don't prefer living alone, so if you travel a lot, try getting them a kitty partner or travel along as much as possible. They also tend to easily get bored, so try rotating toys every week so they have a variety of them to play with. Exotic Shorthair cats loves to hop on a window seat where they can spy the world outside with curiosity. Make sure your bed has enough space for two, as they will mostly end up sleeping next to you.
The Lasagnaloving,sarcastic cartoon cat Garfield was one of the most famous Exotic Shorthair Cats. An Exotic Shorthair cat named Snoopy in China lives her life with a bling where her owner posts snippets from her life on Social Media.