CFA Exotic Shorthair - Longhair cats

The Exotic Shorthair Breed

Exotic Shorthair Coats:  
The Exotic Shorthair cat is admired by their plush, silky and ever so soft coats that are easy to care for as their length

of the fur coat runs from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches or so . Some are even long haired like their Persian ancestry!

Exotic Shorthair Heritage: 
The Exotic Shorthair cat was bred for the popular Persian that is the most often sought-after feline coat texture!
This breed offers an ideal blend between the American shorthair breed and the Persian cat

which evolved in the early 1960’s.  Later some reputable feline breeders bred the Burmese cats and the Russian Blue

cat breed to continue the shorthair gene yet striving to maintain the highly sought-after Persian cat traits such as the flat round face, coat quality that is described as soft, silky and luxurious coats and the ever so sweet personalities

that Persians possess!

Exotic Shorthair Personalities and Traits: 

The Exotic Shorthair are active and can be independent yet possessing a sweet nature about them originating from

the Persian cat breed!  They are affectionate and form strong bonds with humans and other pets. 

They can be entertaining, playful and are extremely smart!  Considered to be characters that will make you laugh!

Exotic Shorthair Cat Care:
The Exotic Shorthair cat is known as an easy keeper, with very little assistance with grooming compared to other breeds

Of course, all cats are individuals and so careful observing their needs throughout development is critical!

Generally, they are much loved as they are so easy to care for!