You may be unfamiliar with the breedexotic shorthair of cats, but when it comes to Garfield, there must be few people who don’t know. The Exotic Shorthair has a round body, round eyes and head, and a relatively wide distance between the eyes, a short and thick neck, a sunken nose, a strong chin, and round and strong limbs. It looks a bit like a Persian, the only difference being that its coat is short, thick and plush.

Exotic Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair has a good personality Quiet, sweet, peaceful, loving, gentle, informal and loyal, on the other hand, as lively and playful as any other breed. The ideal Exotic Shorthair cat has the impression of strong bones and a well-proportioned body, with a broad, large and round head skull, short and thick limbs and neck, a short and flat nose, and small, forward-sloping ears with rounded tips. , The eyes are round and large, the distance between the eyes is wide, the eyes are shining, the tail is short and mostly placed on the back slightly lower, the coat is thick, soft, smooth, moderate in length, and the undercoat is thick, and the coat color is solid color, smoke color , markings and point colors, etc., are large or medium-sized cats.

The Exotic Shorthair has a very independent personality, doesn't like to be noisy, looks at the owner but doesn't bother to harass, and is always looking for fun. They are highly curious, intelligent, adaptable to new environments and very easy to keep. However, pets experts point out that due to their flat nose, they are prone to inflammation, so it's important to clean your face regularly.

General Criteria: The ideal Exotic should have a strong-boned feel, as a harmonious cat, with a round face with a soft, sweet expression. On its big round head, a pair of large, round eyes with a wide distance dedicate all its eyes and expressions. The back hair is dense, silky soft and gorgeous and expresses its prominence and perfection.

Head: Round and strong, large and wide skull, the entire face is rounded up and down. The round head rests nicely on a stubby neck. From the forehead where the bridge of the nose is interrupted to the part where the back of the head connects with the cervical spine, the entire skull structure feels smooth and natural, with a smooth transition between the ears.

Nose: Flat and short, broad, broken in the middle and between the eyes.

Cheeks: Full. Cheeks: Plump, the muzzle should not be too prominent, and should be smooth and natural to connect with the cheeks.

Upper Jaw: Broad and powerful

Chin: Full, well developed, clasping the upper jaw firmly, reflecting a good bite.

Ears: Small and rounded, at the top of the head, sloping slightly forward, and well flared at the top of the head. The ears are farther apart and lower on the top of the head, which is in perfect harmony with the contour of the round head (without affecting the overall aesthetics of the head).

Eyes: Bright, large, round and wide open; set horizontally and spaced apart, giving the face a sweet expression.

Body: Like a sturdy pony type, with short legs and a broad chest, also broad and strong from the shoulders to the rump. The belly is round and the back is flat. Muscular well-proportioned, not obese, of large or medium build. The quality is not only determined by the size of the body.

Legs: Short, thick and strong. The front legs are straight and the hind legs are straight when viewed from behind.

Paws: Large, round and strong. The toes are very close together, with five toes on the front paws and four toes on the back paws.

Tail: Short but proportional to body length. The tail does not play a curved line and is at an angle to the back, just below the back.

Coat: Thick, gorgeous, soft and spread all over the body. Protruding from the thick undercoat of the body, it appears to be rich in fur. Medium length, with coat length in proper proportion to the length of the undercoat.

Disqualification: A twisted or abnormal tail. Incorrect number of toes, any apparent defect, any apparent mutilation and deformity of the spine, deformity of the skull resulting in deformation of the face and head. Funny. For color-point cats, white toes, eye colors other than blue are disqualifying. All of the above disqualifications apply to all Exotic Shorthairs.