Buyer question
Is an Exotic Shorthair good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Exotic Shorthair 4 out of 5 for beginners (calm, easy temperament).
Source: the Exotic Shorthair page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Exotic Shorthair in the Animal Library
The detail
A Persian in a short, plush coat, bred in the US by crossing Persians with shorthairs. It keeps the Persian’s quiet, sweet temperament and flat face while cutting grooming down to a weekly comb.
- Temperament
- Quiet, gentle, loyal
- Best fit
- Calm homes, apartments
- Energy
- 2 out of 5 (Short play sessions)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (Weekly comb, daily eyes)
What to weigh
The flat face brings the same breathing, tear and dental issues as the Persian. Polycystic kidney disease is common in untested lines.