Exotic Shorthair

The Exotic Shorthair delivers Persian-like calm with half the grooming effort, making it the second most registered breed with CFA since 2010. Its short, dense coat requires brushing just twice weekly—70% less maintenance than Persians—while maintaining the same flat face and round eyes. This breed is more playful and curious than Persians, engaging in fetch for up to 20 minutes daily, yet retains that signature mellow disposition. An Exotic Shorthair purrs at an average frequency of 25 cycles per second, outperforming #9 Persian in activity level while costing $800-$1,200 less annually in grooming supplies.