The Exotic Shorthair, a lovable cross between an American Shorthair and a Persian cat, is a fluffy, round eyed cat with a love for napping. Persians, one of the most docile breeds, have personalities almost identical to those of the Exotic Shorthair, although, the Exotic Shorthair is supposedly more lively due to the American Shorthair influence. The Exotic Shorthair came to fruition when American Shorthaired breeders started secretly introducing the popular Persians into their bloodlines. This hybridization of American Shorthairs upset certain Shorthaired breeders and were it not for Exotic Shorthairs becoming recognized as their own breed, this lovable line of cats may have faded out of existence.
Exotic Shorthair Cats have an overall height of 10”-12” (25-30 cm), body length of 16”-19” (41-48 cm), and weight between 10-12 lb (4.5-5.4 kg). Exotic Shorthair Cats have a typical lifespan between 8-15 years.
The Exotic Shorthair, a lovable cross between an American Shorthair and a Persian cat, is a fluffy, round eyed cat with a love for napping. Persians, one of the most docile breeds, have personalities almost identical to those of the Exotic Shorthair, although, the Exotic Shorthair is supposedly more lively due to the American Shorthair influence. The Exotic Shorthair came to fruition when American Shorthaired breeders started secretly introducing the popular Persians into their bloodlines. This hybridization of American Shorthairs upset certain Shorthaired breeders and were it not for Exotic Shorthairs becoming recognized as their own breed, this lovable line of cats may have faded out of existence.
Exotic Shorthair Cats have an overall height of 10”-12” (25-30 cm), body length of 16”-19” (41-48 cm), and weight between 10-12 lb (4.5-5.4 kg). Exotic Shorthair Cats have a typical lifespan between 8-15 years.
