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As spectators at the show walk by the cage they look quizzically at the cat and say “It looks like
a Persian but it has short hair. The sign says Exotic. Exotic what?!”
With today’s busy lifestyles the
cat has become a popular pet. Cats are best kept indoors and do well in an apartment or a house. The popularity of the Persian
has been evident for many years. The Persian represents the largest class in shows and boasts the largest number of cats registered
each year in CFA. However, Persians require daily grooming to maintain their beautiful coat. For busy people who like the
look of a Persian but don’t have time for the daily grooming demands, the Exotics are the best kept secret of the cat
fancy. They are bred to meet the Persian standard in every way with one very special exception: the coat has a thick, dense,
plush, short coat. The Exotic coat is unique to the breed and gives them a soft, rounded, teddy bear look. Their wonderful
coat requires much less combing than a Persian’s and will not mat or tangle. Because of the ease of grooming for this
special breed, Exotics are sometimes affectionately referred to as the lazy man’s Persian.
Photos on this page are of Shirlim Exotics.
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