Exotic Shorthair Cats

By Angel | December 26, 2007 2:55 am |
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Animals, Pets

Nice and beautiful cats, looking very much alike with Persian cats and being their far relatives, Exotic Shorthairs are their amazing version.

History

In the early 1960s, breeders of American Shorthair trying to strengthen the breed began making outcrosses with Persians. As a result, new kittens were marvellous with  a completely different appearance. It was a shock and a kind of breakthrough between breeders. That’s why, breeders made a decision to work on a new breed and to call it – the Exotic Shorthair.  In 1967 the Exotic Shorthair was officially recognized as a breed.

Incredible exotic shorthair cat

These Exotic Shorthair cats come in all colors. Truly speaking, the Burmese, British and American Shorthair, even Russian Blues lines were to introduce the short coat. But nowadays, the only one possible and acceptable outcross is with Persian. 

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