When it comes to cat breeds, you may be unfamiliar with exotic shorthair cats, but when it comes to Garfield cats, there must be few people who don’t know about them. The exotic shorthair cat has a round body, round eyes and head, and a wider distance between the eyes. The neck is short and thick, the nose is depressed, the chin is strong, and the limbs are round and strong. It looks a bit like a Persian cat. The only difference is that its fur is short, thick and plush.

Exotic short hair cat

Exotic shorthair cats have a quiet personality, can be sweet, peaceful, loving, gentle, informal and loyal. On the other hand, they are as lively and naughty as other breeds. The ideal exotic shorthair cat gives the impression of strong bones, well-proportioned body shape, broad, large and round head, short and thick limbs and neck, short and flat nose, small and forward-leaning ears, and rounded ear tips. , the eyes are round and big, the distance between the eyes is wide, the eyes are shining, the tail is short and placed slightly lower on the back, the coat is thick, soft, smooth, moderate in length, the undercoat is rich, the coat color is solid color or smoke color , stripes and key colors, etc., they are large or medium-sized cats.

Exotic shorthair cats have a very independent personality. They don’t like to make noises. They watch their owners but won’t harass them. They usually seek their own pleasure. They have strong curiosity, are smart, can adapt to new environments, and are very easy to raise. However, pet experts point out that because they have a flat nose, they are prone to inflammation, so it is important to clean their faces regularly.

General standards: The ideal Exotic should give people a feeling of strong bones, a harmonious cat, and a round face with a soft and sweet expression. On its big round head, there is a pair of large, round eyes with a wide distance between them, giving all its eyes and expressions. The back hair is thick, silky soft and gorgeous, embodying its prominence and perfection.

Head: Round and strong, with a large and broad skull. The bone structure of the entire face is round, both top and bottom. The round head is well placed on a stubby neck. From the forehead where the bridge of the nose is interrupted to the part at the back of the head connected to the cervical vertebrae, the entire skull structure feels smooth and natural, with a smooth transition between the ears.

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

Cheeks: Full. Cheeks: Full, the muzzle and nose should not be too prominent, and should be smooth and naturally connected to the cheeks.

Upper jaw: wide and powerful

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

Ears: Small and round, at the top of the head, slightly tilted forward, and well open on the top of the head. The ears are far apart and located low on the top of the head, which is very consistent with the outline of the round head (without affecting the overall beauty of the head).

Eyes: bright, big, round and wide open; the eyes are level and widely spaced, giving the face a sweet expression.

Body: Like a strong pony type, with short legs and a broad chest, also broad and strong from shoulders to rump. The belly is round and the back is flat. The muscles are well-proportioned, not obese, and the body is large or medium-sized. 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 also straight when viewed from behind.

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

Tail: Short but proportional to body length. The tail is not curved and is carried at an angle to the back, slightly lower than the back.

Coat: Thick, gorgeous, soft and spread all over the body. Protruding from the thick down on the body, the hair appears very rich. The length is medium, with the coat length in proportion to the length of the undercoat.

Disqualification: Twisted or abnormal tail. An incorrect number of toes, any apparent defect in appearance, any obvious mutilation or deformity of the spine, deformities of the skull causing deformation of the face and brain. Funny. Pointed cats, white toes, and eye colors other than blue are disqualifying. All of the above disqualifications apply to all exotic shorthair cats.