People who love the look and sweet personality of the Persian, but who don't care to be a slave to daily brushing, will find the Exotic a perfect pet.
Selectively bred to develop the short plush coat, the exotic in every other way resembles the Persian, including its quiet, affectionate disposition.
Body: Cobby type, broad and deep through the chest, with good muscle tone; short, strong legs
Coat: Dense, plush, with a thick undercoat, in a wide array of colors and patterns, including pointed.
- Exotic Cat Club - Affiliated with GCCF
The Exotic, and article written by Barbara Sims for the CFA.
This page needs a photo of an Exotic cat representative of the breed. If you wish to see your own Exotic featured here, please submit a photo, using these guidelines.
Information from FBRL (Fanciers' Breeder Referral List), a great source of information on all approved breeds of cats.
Listing of Exotic Shorthair breeders, assembled by your Guide. This list is for convenience of the viewer, and is not intended to be an endorsement of the breeders and catteries contained herein.
