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Exotic
Cat
The Exotic Cat (or Exotic
Shorthair Cat) is a breed of cat that was created by crossbreeding Persians
and British
Shorthairs and American
Shorthairs.
The Exotic Cat has nearly the same body as the Persian, but a thick,
dense short coat.
They appeal to people who like the look of a Persian but
do not want the hassle of grooming a long-haired cat.
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Exotic
Shorthair Kitten
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The Exotic Cat has a compact, rounded,
powerfully-built body with a short, thick "linebacker"
neck.
Its large round eyes, short snub nose, sweet facial expression, and
small ears give it a highly neotenic
appearance that many people consider cute.
Exotic Cats have a placid, friendly
personality reminiscent of the Persian.
They tend to show more affection and
loyalty than most breeds and make excellent lap cats.
Their calm, steady
nature and limited appetite for exercise makes the Exotic cat ideal as an apartment
cat for
city dwellers.
Nonetheless, Exotic cats retain some of the energetic spark of
their American Shorthair forbears and they are often capable mouse hunters
Unlike the high-maintenance Persian, the
Exotic cat is able to keep its own fur tidy with little human assistance.
Occasional brushing and bathing is recommended to remove loose hair and
reduce shedding and hairballs.
As with other flat-faced animals, the Exotic
Cats tears are prone to overflowing the nasolacrimal duct, dampening and
staining the face.
This can be relieved by periodically wiping the cat's
face with a cloth moistened with water or one of the commercial preparations
made expressly for the purpose.
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