The Exotic Shorthair is the shorthaired Persian: flat round face and plush teddy coat, nicknamed the lazy man's Persian, quiet and sweet.
Exotic Shorthair is a medium breed with Moderate care needs. Judge fit by space, children, experience and other pets rather than looks.
Reference monthly cost: CNY 300-800. Include food, litter, parasite prevention, grooming and a vet reserve.
Exotics are cobby with round flat faces and short noses, a dense plush short coat like a teddy bear, in Persian colors and patterns. Adults weigh about 3.5-6 kg.
They are quiet, gentle, sweet and steady, slightly livelier than Persians but still low-energy, preferring calm predictable homes.
Brush twice weekly, far easier than a Persian, but the flat face still needs daily tear cleaning. Persian ancestry makes PKD screening important, alongside attention to breathing, tear staining and teeth.
Orijen's flagship grain-free cat kibble built around chicken, turkey and wild-caught fish, delivering a high-meat, biologically appropriate
pidan Tofu Cat LitterA plant-based tofu litter with fast clumping and low dust, light to carry and suitable for apartments and multi-cat homes.
Catit PIXI Smart FountainThe cat-ear-shaped PIXI smart fountain with UV-C treatment and app monitoring, compact for single-cat homes.
pidan Cardboard Cat ScratcherA replaceable corrugated scratcher for horizontal scratching that redirects claws away from sofas.
Tropiclean Slicker BrushA fine-pin slicker for daily loose hair and small tangles, common in longhair and shedding seasons.
The comic Garfield resembles a red-tabby Exotic Shorthair, so the breed is commonly nicknamed the Garfield cat.
Yes if vertical space, scratching and daily play are provided; floor area alone is not the deciding factor.
Reference CNY 300-800 per month including food, litter, prevention and grooming; veterinary care is extra.
Daily brushing for longhair breeds and weekly for shorthair, plus nails, ears and teeth.