Exotic Shorthair Cat

A cat breed known as the Exotic Shorthair was created as a short-haired variation of the Persian. With the exception of the short, dense coat, the Exotic and Persian are similar in many ways, including temperament and conformation, a flat nose, and face. The appearance and expression are influenced by the huge, round eyes that are widely spaced within the broad, round skull. The cat's roundness and softened lines are highlighted by the thick, silky coat.

Due to the popularity of the Persian, American Shorthair enthusiasts started surreptitiously blending Persians into their American Shorthair bloodlines in the late 1950s to improve body type and add the stunning and popular silver Persian color into the American. Due to this hybridization, the American's boning became thicker, its head became rounder, its nose became shorter, and its coat became denser and longer.

Exotic Shorthairs are typically livelier than their longhaired forebears, yet they have the delicate, placid demeanor of the Persian. They are curious and lively and get along well with other pets like dogs and cats, but they dislike being left alone and want their owner's constant attention. They make wonderful lap cats and have a tendency to be more loving and loyal than most breeds. They make excellent apartment cats for city residents because of their steady, tranquil demeanor. Exotics, though, still have a little of the American Shorthair's energy, and they frequently make good mouse hunters.