When it comes to feline pets, I believe most people will have images of exotic shorthairs in their minds. In addition to having thick fur, they also retain Persian cats Unique cute expression and chubby body. The character is also quiet and friendly like a Persian cat, which can comfort the owner's heart. The body is medium to large with short legs, the head is broad and round, the nose has a distinct depression, and the fur has a soft luster. Independent temperament, not loud The character is also very popular among cat lovers, so where should an excellent Exotic Shorthair be identified?

1. Main Appearance Features

The Exotic Shorthair is a perfect Breed, after years of breed improvement, it still maintains a very similar character to the Persian cat.

The exotic shorthair cat that looks exactly like a Persian cat. The only difference from the Persian cat is that its fur is short, thick and fluffy. The ideal exotic shorthair cat should have strong bones. The body is well-proportioned, with soft and rounded lines. Round eyes, large and round head, wide distance between the eyes, short and thick neck, short nose, high nose and placed between the eyes, full cheeks. Broad and powerful jawbone, strong jaw. The thin round ears are slightly tilted forward, and the ears are wide apart. They have large, round, sturdy claws, and their tail is short but proportional to the body.

Head: Large and round, with a broad skull. A round face shaped by a round skull and a short, thick neck.

Nose: Short, flat and broad. There are depressions in the eyes, and the depression is the center of the face. Cheeks: plump.

Jaws: Broad and powerful.

Chin: Full, well developed, strong and round, with a normal bite.

Ears: Small, rounded at the top and sloping forward, wide between the ears, set low on the head for a rounded head.

Eyes: Large, round, full, brightly colored. Due to the shorter lacrimal glands, the eyes of the exotic cat are more prone to tears than other cats and require daily cleaning by the owner.

Body: Short body, short legs, broad chest, equally broad shoulders, equal width from shoulders to hips, full mid-body, horizontal back. Muscles are strong and not obese. Medium to large, quality feel is more important than size.

Legs: Stubby and powerful. The front feet are straight and the hind feet are straight when viewed from behind.

Paws: Large, round and strong. The front feet have five toes and the hind feet have 4 toes.

Tail: Short, but in proportion to the body. There must be no abnormal bending.

Coat: Thick, thick, soft and vigorous. Bright color, thick short hair, moderate length. Cats with neck hair or long hair on the tail can be selected for AOV.

2. Introduction of main coat color

White: Shiny pure white. Nose and foot pads: pink. Eye color: dark blue or copper. Gold and silver eyes are blue in one eye and copper in the other, with the same dark shade..

Blue : Blue, bright shadows are preferred, nose to tail color uniform. Feels stable. Complete dark shadows are better than incomplete bright shadows. Tip and footpads: Blue. Eye color: Brilliant coppery.

Black: Intense jet black, uniform from root to tip, stable color. No ochre tips and smoke-colored undercoats. Nose: Black. Footpads: Black or dark brown. Eye color : red copper color. Red: deep, rich, bright, bright orange. No shading, markings or spots. Lips to chin are the same color as the coat. Nose and footpads: dark orange. Eye color: Bright copper.

Poodle blush: Poodle blush cats all follow red cat standards, however, the ears are set a little higher (than the Exotics), which confirms that they have a large skull structure different. The nose is flat, short, and set in between the eyes. There are wrinkles on the muzzle. The eyes are large and round, with wide distance between them. The horizontal stripe between the uppermost part of the head and the fissure of the nose, forming a half-moon above the eyes on the front of the head, and an additional wrinkle in the middle of the forehead structure of the skull. The skull forms a very rounded head and strong jaw. Eye color: Bright copper.

Cream: A uniform yellowish cream color without markings. Or dark yellow cream, without spots. Feeling unified and coordinated. Fire shadows take precedence. Nose and footpads: pink. Eye color: Bright copper.

Chocolate: A rich, warm chocolate brown with a uniform shade from root to tip.

Nose: brown. Footpads: Cinnamon. Eye color: Bright copper.

Lilac: Intense, warm purple and peach undertones. Uniform color from root to tip.

Silver Chinchilla: The undercoat is pure white, with black tips on the back, sides, head, and tail. The overall appearance is shiny silver. There may be a slight shade of color on the top of the calf. (Legs may be slightly shaded with tipping. ) The chin, belly, and chest are pure white. The edges of the eyes, lips, and the outer contour of the nose are darkly pigmented. Nose: reddish brown. Footpads: Black. Eye color: green or blue-green. Unqualified eye shades: copper, yellow, gold, amber, or any shade other than green and blue-green.

Fourth, about feeding common sense

They are independent in temperament, do not like to be noisy, like to watch the owner but will not go to harass, most of the time they will find fun. On the other hand, they also have a strong curiosity, lively and intelligent, not nervous, can adapt to new environment immediately, so it is easy to raise. However, because the Exotic has a flat nose like the Persian, it is prone to inflammation, so it needs to be cleaned regularly. As long as they are groomed every day and kept healthy and active, their life expectancy can reach about thirteen years.

Liver: Some cats love liver and refuse to eat other foods. Animal livers contain large amounts of vitamin A, but taking too much vitamin A can lead to muscle stiffness, neck pain, deformed bones and joints, and liver disease.

High-fat food: If the cat's diet contains a lot of high-fat fish or stale fatty meat, it will lead to insufficient intake of vitamin E, which will lead to cat's Body fat becomes inflamed and extremely painful.

Raw fish: Some raw fish contain enzymes that can destroy vitamin B1, and vitamin B1 deficiency can lead to neurological disease in cats, which can be fatal in severe cases. This enzyme can be destroyed by heating, so Be sure to cook the fish before feeding it to the cat.

Meat: Although a cat's diet should be dominated by meat, feeding cats only meat can lead to uneven intake of minerals and vitamins, which in turn can lead to severe skeletal metabolic disorders.

Dog food: The nutrients in dog food and cat food are not the same, and the nutrients in dog food cannot meet the needs of cats. Although cats and dogs are carnivores, dogs have less nutritional needs than cats.

Cod liver oil: Special care should be taken when supplementing cats with additional vitamins and minerals, as excessive consumption of cod liver oil can lead to excessive intake of vitamin A and vitamin D, which can lead to bone disease.

Generally speaking, kittens of three or four months old are less adaptable to new owners and environments than big cats about one year old; middle-aged and elderly cats over seven years old are less adaptable than young cats; Native cats are less resilient than purebred cats. And Garfield, as a purebred cat, has almost no adverse reactions to changes in the owner and environment. As long as you pay a little attention to its feeding environment and physical health, it can quickly integrate into your family life.