Exotic Shorthair Cat Breed Pictures,Characteristics, & Facts

Size: Medium-large, 8 to 15 lbs

Energy Level: 3/5

Talkative: 3/5

Coat: Short to medium in length, silky in texture and very dense

Hypoallergenic: No

Seeking: Anyone willing to offer up the coziest spots in the house to me

Child Friendly: Yes

Personality Snapshot: Very sociable, affectionate and playful, not very vocal and loves being cuddled

My Looks

Love the Persian's looks but can't deal with the abundance of fur?

Well, then I'm the cat for you.

That's cause I've got all the traits that've made the Persian the most popular cat breed - minus the incredibly fluffy, maintenance-heavy fur.

Yes, that means I've got that adorably round, pudgy-featured, and scrunched-up flat face that cat lovers are so fond of.

I also possess the same set of perky ears and very round, wide-set eyes that lend me a perpetually worried look.

These facial features aren't just cute - they're essentially ageless, making me look like a kitten well into adulthood. Yes, we Exotics age well.

I have the Persian's overall body build as well: muscular and stocky. Or as I like to refer to it - abundant.

The only difference is my short, dense coat. It may not be as luxurious as the Persian's, but it has something else going for it - it feels just like soft velvet and is addicting to touch.

You've been warned.

My Ideal Human

I'm as easy-going as they come, which means most humans are ideal for me. I am also not tricky to take care of, which makes me very suitable for first time cat owners, families with young children as well as people who have other pets around. I don't require any meticulous grooming or a special diet either.

That being said, my ideal human will be one who can commit to a regular schedule for play and frolic with me. An indoor kind-of-person, preferably.

Oh, and my absolute dreamboat of a human would also make space for me in the coziest of places around the house, like under the bed and on the living room carpet.

I do like to lounge, after all.

How to Keep Me Healthy

It doesn't take much to keep me healthy and happy. I need playing and bonding time with my humans on a regular basis as well as space to lounge around and chill out in.

Of course, a few toys to keep me entertained doesn't hurt as well.

One health-related issue you'll also want to watch out for are my eyes. It's a smart idea to wipe the corners of my eyes clean every day since I might have an overactive tear duct, which can lead to the accumulation of under-eye stains if neglected.