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Reader Stories: Living with an Exotic Shorthair Cat

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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 Shorthair a perfect pet. Here's a profile of the breed that describes common characteristics of Exotic Shorthairs. But like people, each cat is unique. If you own an Exotic Shorthair, we'd like to know more about your pet. Your story will help prospective owners decide whether an Exotic Shorthair is the right pet for them.

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Smudge, Buster, and Melody

My cats all have a loving nature especially the males they have never bit me for the whole time I've had them. They follow you where ever you go. The female is more independant and can be fiesty at t…More

Murphy

Murphy is the most playful cat ever. He has so much energy. He is fearless around the house, and is very confident. He has never had an accident in the house, which we can't believe (he is so well tr…More

Babygirl

A very intelligent cat that is really part dog ,part human, and part cat.She talks to me when I don't pay any attention to her and she loves to play catch.She is very healthy and keeps me busy.She li…More

Rio

He's a very sweet tempered little boy, he likes to follow me and other guests around the house. He's not too bright and frequently runs into doors if they're shut but he's great company and loves bei…More

My Exotic Shorthair, Berkeley

Sweet, affectionate, laid back, lazy, funny. Very well-behaved. I hate to say but not very smart, but it doesn't matter because he's sooo lovable! Exotics are prone to PKD, which my last cat died fro…More

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