Exotic Shorthair
The Exotic Shorthair has a sweet, gentle nature and is quiet and easy to live with.
About the Exotic Shorthair
This breed are creatures of habit and prefer a calm atmosphere and gentle handling. They are happy to be combed and petted by children, but are unlikely to join in boisterous games with them.
The Exotic Shorthair has a quiet, musical voice, but communicates mainly with their large, expressive eyes. They like the security of the ground and will eagerly play with a toy or a teaser but are equally happy to lie in a favourite spot.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from World Cat Congress (WCC)
Breed specifics
- Size category
- Medium
Calm / Quiet / Sociable
Key facts
Health condition
Exotic Shorthairs belong to the brachycephalic family that have as physical features a flat face and short nose due to their flat and wide skull shape. These anatomical attributes can cause some health issues like skin, eye and breathing problems as well as a poor ability to tolerate heat. For all brachycephalic breeds, we advise you to choose a cat with physical features that are not over-exaggerated, to buy from a responsible breeder and to seek counsels from your veterinarian.
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