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Infographic on the development of Siamese and linked breeds in the West

Infographic on development of Siamese and associated breeds in the West

PoC avatarPosted on December 27, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2022

This page is all about the infographic which is why I am not going to add words. But you can see many more articles on the ‘Siamese family’ of cats by searching and there are some pages listed below. These … continue reading…

Posted in Siamese | Tagged burmese cat, cat breed history, exotic shorthair, siamese, siamese cat | Leave a reply

Difference between Exotic Longhair and Persian cats

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2022

At first sight, you might scratch your head and be mystified when trying to detect the difference between the Exotic Longhair and the Persian purebred cats. After all, they look identical. The difference, as I understand it, is in their … continue reading…

Posted in Exotic Longhair | Tagged american shorthair, breeding, Cat Associations, cat character, CFA, exotic longhair, exotic shorthair, TICA
Nose position ratio

Noisy breathing and breathing difficulties in cats with relatively broad, short skulls

PoC avatarPosted on February 19, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 19, 2022

This is a short discussion on the connection between noisy breathing and difficulties in breathing due to the skull shape of domestic cats. This has been discussed quite a lot on the Internet, normally in reference to Persian and Exotic … continue reading…

Posted in noisy breathing and breathing difficulties | Tagged artificial selection, brachycephalic, cat anatomy, cat study, exotic shorthair, flat-faced persian, Persian cat, science, selective breeding, study
Persian cat

Intermittent open-mouth locking in Persian cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 17, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 17, 2022

This is a condition which I have only just, today, bumped into on the Internet. It’s another inherited condition affecting Persian cats or it’s due to the abnormality of the bone structure of the Persian cat’s head. Although it is … continue reading…

Posted in genetic diseases | Tagged exotic shorthair, genetic diseases, genetic disorders, inherited illnesses, Persian cat

Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) should revise breed standards as the Kennel Club has done for the French bulldog

PoC avatarPosted on December 2, 2021 by Michael BroadDecember 2, 2021

The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) has been under pressure for decades to revise the breed standard i.e. the guidelines, for the flat-faced cat breeds namely the Exotic Shorthair, the Persian and the Himalayan. I hope that the pressure has been … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged breed standards, breeding cats, Cat Associations, cat breed standards, cat breeding, cat fancy, dog breeding, exotic shorthair, extreme breeding, flat-faced persian, himalayan cat, inbreeding, selective breeding | Leave a reply
Cat likes to adjust time on clock but it is not deliberate!

Japanese cat likes to ‘adjust the time’ on a wall clock

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2021

Chama is obsessed with playing with the minute hand of a wall clock which means the clock tells inaccurate time! We are not told, but I’d describe this handsome boy cat, Chama, as a non-typical ginger, tabby Exotic Shorthair. He … continue reading…

Posted in celebrity cats | Tagged cat play, cat playing, celebrity cat, exotic shorthair, Japan
Herman. The bug-eyed Exotic SH

Herman the Exotic Shorthair passed away 25.05.2019

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 26, 2021

Herman was the bug-eyed overbred Exotic Shorthair cat (a shorthaired Persian) who, due to his odd appearance, became one of those much heralded and celebrated online cat celebrities with many thousands of followers on Instagram and all the other social … continue reading…

Posted in celebrity cats | Tagged cat celebrity, celebrity, celebrity cat, exotic shorthair, inbreeding, selective breeding
Bean, an Exotic Shorthair, who was on the shelf at a rescue center because she was considered ugly by the workers

Woman falls for unwanted ‘ugly’ Exotic Shorthair rescue cat

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 12, 2021

NEWS AND VIEWS: This is an interesting cat rescue story that requires comment. It looks as though the story comes from Europe but we are not told. It concerns a female, purebred cat, an Exotic Shorthair, whose name is Bean. … continue reading…

Posted in adoption | Tagged cat adoptions, exotic shorthair, purebred cat, rescue cat | 1 Reply
Tabby Exotic Shorthair with brilliant copper eyes

Brilliant copper eyes of tabby Exotic Shorthair

PoC avatarPosted on March 20, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 20, 2021

I was looking for ‘strange cats’ on Pinterest and came across this tabby Exotic Shorthair with the most extraordinary copper-coloured eyes. If this was not a video I would have decided that this was an example of photo-editing because the … continue reading…

Posted in Exotic Shorthair | Tagged Cat Eye Color, exotic shorthair, Exotic Shorthair Breed Standard, exotic shorthair cat, exotic shorthair picture | Leave a reply
Picture of a chubby-cheeked bicolor Exotic Shorthair cat

Pictures of cats: A chubby-cheeked bicolor Exotic Shorthair cat

PoC avatarPosted on January 29, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 29, 2021

This is a very interesting looking Exotic Shorthair cat. The standout feature other than the classic flat-face is the extraordinarily large chubby cheeks. They remind me of the cheeks of Russian bred British Shorthair cats. Why are the cheeks of … continue reading…

Posted in Exotic Shorthair | Tagged breed standard, cat breeders, exotic shorthair, Exotic Shorthair Breed Standard, exotic shorthair picture | Leave a reply
Clarence a Ragdoll cat

Which breed makes the best house cat?

PoC avatarPosted on November 20, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 20, 2020

“House cat” means a domestic cat so the question is asking what’s the best domestic cat out of the cat breeds (purebred cats). These are selectively bred over many decades. They have a polished appearance distinct from each other breed. … continue reading…

Posted in Ragdoll Cat | Tagged british shorthair, cat breeds, CFA, exotic shorthair, popular cats, Ragdoll Cats
Eric and Ollie mail delivery boys

Exotic Shorthair and Persian are adorable in “US Mail Carrier Pup” and “UPS Pal” costumes.

PoC avatarPosted on October 9, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 9, 2020

This pair are a ginger tabby Exotic Shorthair whose name is Ollie and a smokey-white flat-faced Persian whose name is Eric. They are on Instagram. Their caretaker reassures the viewers by saying: “All dressed up for Halloween 😃 Please note … continue reading…

Posted in Video | Tagged cat video, classic tabby coat, exotic shorthair, flat-faced persian, funny cat video, Ginger cat | Leave a reply
Ikiru - Exotic Shorthair celebrity on Instagram because his tongue sticks out

Picture of Ikiru – Exotic Shorthair cat celebrity

PoC avatarPosted on April 20, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 18, 2022

The coronavirus lockdown has improved the celebrity status of Ikiru, an Exotic Shorthair pointed cat with a sticky-out tongue and a very flat face. He has a good following on Instagram. Sadly, nearly all the Exotic Shorthair celebrity cats have … continue reading…

Posted in Exotic Shorthair | Tagged cat celebrity, cat tongue, celebrity cat, celebrity cats, exotic shorthair, exotic shorthair cat, exotic shorthair picture | Leave a reply
Badly bred Exotic Shorthair

Picture of badly bred Exotic Shorthair cat

PoC avatarPosted on December 17, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 18, 2019

It is instructional to remind ourselves what a badly bred purebred cat looks like. Here we have an Exotic Shorthair, the shorthaired version of the Persian. The facial anatomy has been distorted by poor selective breeding. The eyes bulge and … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged american cat fancy, cat breeding, cat fancy, exotic shorthair, inbreeding depression, persian cat breeding, selective breeding | Leave a reply
Foxy and Firey: 5-month-old Persian kittens

Types of Persian Cat

PoC avatarPosted on May 11, 2018 by Michael BroadMay 11, 2018

There are five types of Persian cat which I discuss on this illustrated page. Despite congenital health issues the flat-faced Persian was the most popular breed for many years.

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Posted in Cat Breeds | Tagged abnormal cat breeds, Desmond Morris, doll face persians, exotic shorthair, flat faced persian cat, himalayan cat | 4 Replies

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