Exotic Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair
Public domain CC0 image by Midjourney AI, prompted by Netha Hussain via Wikimedia Commons

Description:
Calm and cuddly, Exotic Shorthairs look like Persians but have shorter, easier to maintain coats.

Fun Fact:
Exotic Shorthairs are often nicknamed the lazy person's Persian.

History:
The Exotic Shorthair was developed in the United States by crossing Persians with shorthaired breeds. Breeders wanted the Persian's sweet personality and rounded features in a lower maintenance coat, creating a plush, relaxed companion cat.

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