When it comes to feline pets, I believe most people will have an image of exotic short-haired cats in their minds. In addition to having thick fur, they also retain the unique cute expression and round body shape of Persian cats. The character is also as quiet and kind as a Persian cat, which can comfort the owner's heart. The body shape is medium to large with short legs, the head is broad and round, the nose has an obvious depression, and the fur has a soft luster. It has an independent temperament and does not like to be noisy. The personality is also popular among cat lovers, so how should you identify an excellent exotic shorthair cat?

1. Main appearance features

The exotic shorthair cat is a perfect breed. After many years of breed improvement, it still maintains a character very similar to that of the Persian cat.

Exotic short-haired cats look exactly like Persian cats. The only difference from Persian cats is that their hair is short, thick and plush. The ideal exotic short-haired cat should have strong bones, a well-proportioned body, soft and smooth lines. mellow. Round eyes, a large and round head, a wide distance between the eyes, a short and thick neck, a short nose, a high nasal segment between the eyes, and full cheeks. Jawbones are broad and powerful, with a strong chin. The thin round ears are slightly tilted forward, and the distance between the two ears is wide. It has large, round and strong claws, and its tail is short but proportional to its body.

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

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

Jaw: Broad and powerful.

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

Ears: Small, the top of the ears is rounded and tilted forward, the distance between the ears is wide, and they are located low on the head, which is suitable for the round head.

Eyes: Large, round, full, brightly colored. Due to the short lacrimal glands, abnormally short eyes are more likely to shed tears than other cats and require owners to clean them every day.

Body: Short body, short legs, broad chest, equally broad shoulders, equal width from shoulders to hips, full mid-body, horizontal back. Strong muscles without obesity. Medium to large, quality feel is more important than size.

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

Feet: Large, round and strong. There are five toes on the front feet and 4 on the back feet.

Tail: short, but in proportion to the body. There should be no abnormal bends.

Coat: Dense, thick, soft and vibrant. Bright color, thick short hair, medium length. Cats with neck hair or long hair on the tail can be selected as AOV.

2. Introduction to main coat colors

White: sparkling pure white. Nose and foot pads: pink. Eye color: dark blue or red copper. For gold and silver eyes, one eye is blue and the other is red copper, with the same deep color...

Blue: Blue, bright shadow color is preferred, uniform color from nose to tail. Feeling stable. Complete dark shadow color is better than incomplete bright shadow color. Pen tip and foot pad: blue. Eye color: Gorgeous red copper color.

Black: Rich jet black, uniform color from root to tip, stable color. No ocher tips or smoke-colored undercoat. Nose: black. Foot pads: black or dark brown. Eye color: red copper. Red: Deep, rich, bright, gorgeous orange. No shading, markings or spots. Lips to chin are the same color as coat. Nose and foot pads: dark orange. Eye color: brilliant copper color.

Poodle blush: The coat color of poodle blush cats all follow the standard of red cats. However, the position of the ears is slightly higher (than that of exotic short-haired cats), which can determine that their skull structures are very different. The nose is flat, short, and retracted between the eyes. There are wrinkles on the nose and mouth. The eyes are large and round, with a wide distance between them. The horizontal line between the uppermost part of the head and the cleft of the nose forms a half-moon shape at the front of the head above the eyes, with an additional wrinkle in the middle of the forehead structure of the skull. The skull forms a very round head and a strong jaw. Eye color: brilliant copper color.

Cream color: Uniform light yellowish cream color, no markings. Or dark yellow cream color, no spots. Feeling unified and harmonious. Flame shadow takes precedence. Nose and foot pads: pink. Eye color: brilliant copper color.

Chocolate color: Rich, warm chocolate brown, uniform color from root to tip.

Nose: Brown. Footpads: Cinnamon. Eye color: brilliant copper color.

Lilac Color: Rich, warm purple with peach tones. Uniform color from root to tip.

Silver Chinchilla: The undercoat is pure white, and the fur tips on the back, sides of the body, head, and tail are black, and the overall appearance is shiny silver. There may be slight shading on the top of the calf. (Legs may be slightly shaded with tipping. ) Chin, belly, and chest are pure white. The edges of the eyes, lips and nose are dark pigmented. Nose: reddish brown. Foot pads: black. Eye color: green or blue-green. Unqualified eye colors: copper, yellow, gold, amber, or any eye color other than green and teal.

4. Common sense about feeding

They are independent in temperament and do not like to make noise. They like to watch their owners but will not harass them. They will enjoy themselves most of the time. On the other hand, they also have strong curiosity, are lively and intelligent, and will notThey are very nervous and can adapt to new environments immediately, so they are easy to raise. However, because exotic short-haired cats have a flat nose like Persian cats, they are prone to inflammation, so their faces must be cleaned frequently. As long as it is cleaned every day and kept healthy and active, its lifespan can reach about thirteen years.

Animal liver: Some cats love to eat animal liver and refuse to eat other foods. Animal livers contain large amounts of vitamin A, but excessive intake of vitamin A can lead to muscle stiffness, neck pain, bone and joint deformation, and liver disease.

High-fat foods: If your cat’s diet contains a large amount of high-fat fish or stale fatty meat, it will lead to insufficient intake of vitamin E, which will in turn cause the cat’s body fat to become inflamed and cause extreme pain.

Raw fish: Some raw fish contain enzymes that can destroy vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 deficiency can cause neurological diseases in cats, which can be fatal in severe cases. This enzyme can be destroyed by heating, so the fish must be cooked. Feed the cat again.

Meat: Although cats’ diet should be based on meat, if you only feed cats meat food, it will lead to uneven intake of minerals and vitamins, which will lead to serious bone metabolism 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 both carnivores, dogs have less nutritional needs than cats.

Cod liver oil: Be especially cautious when supplementing cats with extra vitamins and minerals. Excessive consumption of cod liver oil can lead to excessive intake of vitamin A and vitamin D, which can lead to bone diseases.

Generally speaking, kittens three to four months old are less adaptable to a new owner and environment 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 adaptable than purebred cats Poor strength. As for Garfield, as a purebred cat, it has almost no adverse reactions to changes in its owner and environment. As long as you pay a little attention to its breeding environment and physical health, it can quickly integrate into your family life.