Cat breed · Shorthair
Exotic Shorthair
Essentially a shorthaired Persian: the same sweet, quiet nature with far less coat care, but the same flat-faced health concerns.
Medium12–15 yearsUnited StatesCan suit apartments
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Shorthair
- Origin
- United States
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 3–6 kg (7–14 lb)
- Height
- 25–30 cm
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Short, dense and plush
- Temperament
- PlacidAffectionateQuietGentle
History
Created in the 1950s by crossing Persians with American Shorthairs.
Appearance
Round face, short muzzle and a dense teddy-bear coat.
Exercise and activity
Short gentle play sessions; not an athletic cat.
Care and grooming
Brush weekly, wipe eyes daily and keep the home cool in summer.
Health considerations
- Brachycephalic airway problems
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Excessive tearing
- Dental malocclusion
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy