Exotic Shorthair
- Weight
- 4–6 kg, males3–5 kg, females
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
- Group
- Apartment friendlyFor first-time ownersCalmGood with kids
An editorial estimate, not a measurement.
Suits. Характер перса, но шерсть короткая и ухода почти не требует.
Be aware. Плоская морда — те же проблемы с дыханием, глазами и жарой, что у перса.
Temperament
Спокойная, ласковая и малоподвижная кошка — по сути персидская в короткой шубе. Экзот привязан к людям, не любит одиночества, к детям терпелив. Тихий, играет мало.
Care
Шерсть короткая и плотная, вычёсывать раз-два в неделю — это единственное, что проще, чем у персидской. Всё остальное так же: плоская морда означает постоянное слезотечение, глаза и складку под ними протирать ежедневно; дыхание затруднено, жару переносит плохо. Наследственно значим поликистоз почек, тест для племенных обязателен. Склонность к ожирению высокая.
Origin
Выведена в США в 1960-е скрещиванием персидской с американской короткошёрстной. Задумывалась как персидская для тех, кто не готов расчёсывать кошку ежедневно.
What to watch in this breed
Breed predispositions are not a diagnosis and not a sentence. They are what occurs in this breed more often than in others, and what is worth knowing in advance.
- Watch firstPolycystic kidney disease
- Cysts in the kidneys that grow silently for years. The first signs are late: the cat drinks and urinates a lot, loses weight. Found by ultrasound and a genetic test — ask the breeder whether the parents were tested.
- Keep in mindBrachycephalic airway syndrome
- Snoring, noisy breathing at rest, a bluish tongue, fainting on exercise. This is not “just the breed” and not a cute quirk: the dog is short of air. Excess weight makes breathing worse than anything else, and heat and stuffiness are directly dangerous.
- Keep in mindTear staining
- Because of the shape of the face the tear duct drains poorly, so it stays wet under the eyes and the fur stains. Not dangerous in itself, but a wet fold gets sore. Wipe daily; if the tearing suddenly increases or an eye is squinting, that is a vet visit.
A predisposition means a probability, not a disease. Most animals of these breeds live their lives without any of it. We do not diagnose: the list is here so you know what to ask your vet at a routine check-up and which signs not to write off as old age.
Weight and lifespan are a guide for the breed, not a standard for your animal. Actual figures depend on the line, care and health.
Where to get one: Exotic Shorthair breeders
We have no breeders of this breed yet. We fill the directory by calling around — if you know a good one, tell us and we will check and add it.