Cat breeds: the exotic cat

We might think that he is a Persian, but we would be wrong. The exotic cat It is an independent breed of cat, with one, if I may say so, felinity (which amounts to personality) that makes it a charming animal that will enjoy your company.

In addition, does not need much care, with the exception of the basics that we will now see, so you will not have that if you prefer to spend more time with your cat and not so much to brush it, the exotic will be your ideal friend.

History of the exotic cat

The exotic cat comes from a cross of a hybrid of British shorthair and from American short hair with the persian, giving rise to a short-haired Persian. Indeed, it has practically the same characteristics.

Our protagonist began his career in 1966, thanks to Jane Martinke, a breeder of short-haired Americans who was also a judge of the feline breeds. This woman suggested to the Cat Financiers Association (CFA), that a different class be created for this hybrid cat that at that time still had no name, and she was so lucky, that only 11 years later, in 1967, he appeared for the first time in cat shows as Exotic shorthair.

Key features

This is a cat that has large round eyes, a rounded head and a short nose. His body is big, of up to 6kg heavy, and muscular, with short legs. It is covered by a dense and soft fur that can be of various colors, which are solid (white, black, blue, chocolate, lilac, red and cream), or multicolorThese are:

the tabby or brindle,
bicolor (when another color is combined with white),
tortoise shell,
tortie tabby (when the tabby is covered in shades of red or cream),
spotted tabby (spotted tabby),
They are bicolor and tricolor (when they have two or three spots on the body),
smoke (when a color affects about 2/3 of the length of each hair),
shell (when the tips of the hairs on the head, ears, tail, back and flanks are colored, and the rest white),
silver shaded (when the black color, or blue in the case of the blue shaded, extends up to a third of the hair length),
pewter (when the legs have a black shading, but the chin and belly are white),
golden (when the undercoat is apricot in color and becomes more intense until it reaches gold),
colourpoint or Siamese pattern (when the dark color is limited to the face, ears, legs and tail).

Exotic cat character

This is a calm cat, but also very curious. If there's something new, he's sure to be one of the first to go see what it is. It has to be said that he is very playful and very sociable, being able to get along with other animals and with children, with whom you will have a great time.

If there is something negative or less good that we have to highlight, it is that he doesn't like to spend a lot of time alone, so if you are going to go on vacation, it is best to leave it in charge of someone you trust or, better, to take it with you.

How do you take care of yourself?

To have this healthy and happy plush, it is very necessary that it be given a series of basic care:

Food

It is advisable to give him a high quality meal. If you are going to give him natural food, You can give him meat and fish, but without bones and without bones. Fish and organ meats must be brought to a boil before being fed.
On the other hand, if you are going to give it I think, I recommend that you look for one that does not have non-derived cereals, but a high percentage of animal protein (minimum 70%).

Wire Brushed

Once a day you must pass the card, which is a brush that has stiff bristles on one side and soft bristles on the other. In the molting season, after brushing it, it is advisable to pass the furminator, which is a brush that removes all dead hair.

Hygiene

Every day you have to clean the eyes with a sterile gauze moistened in warm water, and teeth with a special toothpaste for cats.

Games

We cannot forget about the games. You have to play with it every dayEither with a ball, a laser pointer (always pointing at something it can hunt, so it doesn't get frustrated), or even with a box that has some holes made in it.

Veterinary care

You have to take it to get the compulsory vaccinations, microchip, and of course, You should go every time you suspect that you are sick or something has happened to you. In addition, it must be taken into account that it can suffer from polycystic kidney disease, which is characterized by the appearance of small cysts in the renal cortex that increase in size as the cat grows.

Where to buy

After what you have read so far, would you like to live with a beautiful exotic shorthair cat? Read on to find out where to buy it:

Hatchery

There are few kennels yet, and it is not easy to find one that is truly serious and professional. But here are the keys that will let you know that you have reached one:

Facilities, including cages and feeders, must be clean.
Animals must be well cared for, showing active. They must not smell bad, which could be a sign of diarrhea.
The one in charge must answer all your questions, and let you see the puppy's parents.
He will not give you the kitten with less than two months of age.
When the appointed day comes, He will give it to you with all the documentation in order: passport, vaccinations, pedigree.

Particular

You can find advertisements for the sale of cats of this breed on the Internet, but how to avoid being scammed?

Ad must include contact information, including name and phone number.
The content of the ad must be written in the same language. This, although it seems logical, is sometimes not taken into account. There are scammers who write a text in your language, translate it to others using online translators, and copy the text. The translators we find on the internet have improved a lot, but they still make mistakes. If when reading a text there is a word that does not fit, be suspicious.
Never give money up front.
You should go to be able to see the puppies and spend a while with them.
This person the puppy will not be delivered to you with less than two months of age.

Pet Shop

In pet stores you can sometimes find kittens of this breed for sale. The only drawback is that, as in the case of buying from a private party, delivered without pedigree; although they will be healthy and well cared for.

Exotic Cat Price

The price will vary depending on where you buy it, but more or less it can cost you about 7$00 in a professional kennel, about 500 in a pet store or about 300 if you buy it from a private person.