Types of Persian Cat
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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Ella Eyre’s Cats
Ella Eyre’s cats are well loved and they live a great life. They are both Exotic Shorthairs; purebred cats. Her mum looks after them a lot because she is away on gigs.
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An Exotic Shorthair cat given human hands has divided the internet. Some find it cute. Some find it disturbing but most are unsure. I find them interesting. It’s a clever idea but I am not sure of the purpose behind … Continue reading →
Scientists criticise cat breed standards which promote flat faced cats leading to breathing problems
We know it and now scientists have confirmed it: snub-nosed cats (heavily shortened muzzles) are vulnerable to breathing problems. Cat purchasers should be very clear on this. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh conducted a questionnaire survey involving 1000 cat … Continue reading →
Should Herman the Exotic Shorthair with Enormous Eyes Be An Internet Star?
Herman is an Exotic Shorthair with what appears to be a classic, grey tabby coat who was born with exceptionally large eyes which makes him an “Internet Star”. What I’m saying is that once a cat is born with a … Continue reading →
Vertically challenged cat adopts meerkat position
The much used title for this story on other websites: ‘Cat with super strong legs stands like a human’ is incorrect, I believe. This ginger tabby Exotic Shorthair, Munchkin hybrid, named George2legs, has normal strength legs, although being a dwarf cat … Continue reading →
Exotic Shorthair Two-faced Cat
This is a picture of an Exotic Shorthair (short haired extreme Persian) that tells us that the famous two-faced cat, Venus, is not that unique and even not that unusual. I also have a picture of two two-faced cats (2 … Continue reading →
Meet Louie – Miniature Exotic Shorthair:)
by Bernadette (New Zealand) I found your site when Googling for info about my new kitty Louie and thought you may like to see him. He is an Exotic Shorthair who just stopped growing at about 3 months. He weighs … Continue reading →
Exotic Shorthair Cat
Introduction This highly interesting (and perhaps slightly amusing) looking cat is a simple hybrid, originally, of two pure-bred cats, the American Shorthair and the Persian (strictly speaking the Ultra Persian). If you click on the links above (which open in … Continue reading →
Exotic Shorthair Breed Standard
Exotic Shorthair Breed Standard Exotic Shorthair Breed Standard is a bit of a mouthful and the standard a bit “technical” but breed standards do tell us exactly how this breed of cat is meant to look, so it’s important. Although … Continue reading →