How to Identify an Exotic Cat

The Exotic cat has been on the cat world scene since about 1960. They are a mix of a Persian Longhair and an American Shorthair cat. The Exotic is also known as Exotic Shorthair. Here are a few tips that will help you identify this breed.

Instructions

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      Examine the coat of the cat. The coat tends to be longer than most shorthairs. The coat is dense and almost springy. The coat doesn't sit close to the body.

    • 2

      Look at the body of the cat. The body tends to be sturdy and elegant looking. They are strong and muscular.

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      Study the head of the cat. They tend to be massive and a bit chubby. The head sits atop a very muscular neck. The ears are set close to the face which appears fairly round.

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      Look at the nose. These cats have a nose that is short and broad. Also, the nose has a definite stop to it.

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      Feel the tail of the cat. The Exotic has a short tail that is low set on the body and is without curves to the end.

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      Stare deep into their eyes. The eyes are round and wide set. The coloration of the eyes will match the coat. For white haired cats they are blue; for black haired cats, they are copper in color.