Exotic Cat
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Cat Facts:
Breed Type: Man-made
Body Type: Short and sturdy, on low legs.
Coat Type: Shorthair
Size: Medium to large
Temperament: These cats are docile, outgoing, playful and affectionate. They are good with childre and may follow you around to be near you though doesn’t demand your attention. Male can be more affectionate than the female who tends to be more aloof.
Colors: Blue, black. Point: blue point color point, lilac lynx color point. Shaded: golden. Torbie: silver. Spotted: brown.
Origins:
Sometimes referred to as the ‘Lazy mans’ Persian, the Exotic was bred by crossing a Persians, British Shorthairs and American Short hairs in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. The breed was at first controversial as Persian cat breeders refused to sell their Persian stock to Exotic breeders. But as Exotic fans persisted, they were eventually accepted and in 1967 CFA gave formal recognition to the Exotic Shorthair as a breed.
Breed Pros and Cons
Pros
- Require very little grooming
- Placid, friendly personality
Cons
- Subject to hereditary conditions such as sinus problems, and eye problems
August 8, 2007 @ 10:51 pm
ciairah said,
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September 26, 2007 @ 2:24 am
JENNIFER BOWLIN said,
beautiful cat!!!! now if i could just find one……;)
December 19, 2007 @ 8:53 am
Steph said,
I think I would love a affectionate cat like this! God does a great job making breeds like this!
January 26, 2008 @ 12:34 pm
Jan said,
Cute!
John 3:16
May 5, 2009 @ 12:52 pm
D said,
The best kind of cat is a bengal cat. Why is this cat not on here?
June 25, 2009 @ 10:44 am
sierra said,
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