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The Exotic Shorthair is basically a Persian with shorter hair. Developed by crossing Persians with American Shorthairs, with a dash of Burmese and Russian Blue, the Exotic has a thick, plush coat that doesn’t mat or tangle and requires much less grooming than a Persian’s long coat. Exotic Shorthairs come in all of the many colors of Persians, so you can have the added bonus of a cat in a color you prefer. An Exotic may be a bit more playful than a Persian, but if you love the sweet, round look and gentle, affectionate temperament of the Persian but don’t want the chore of daily grooming, the Exotic is the cat for you.

Exotics have a lifespan of eight to fifteen years and weigh between 7 and 12 pounds (3.2–5.4 kg). Since Exotics may inherit polycystic kidney disease, ask the breeder if your prospective kitten’s parents have been checked for cysts on the kidney.