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Before You Go And Buy Exotic Shorthair Kittens

By Ann Stevens


Quite a few people on the planet have taken to bringing in a pet, either a dog or cat into their lives. And many of these people say this is fulfilling and you may have taken to following their advice in getting one too. You may have put into your mind about getting one of several exotic shorthair kittens that you have seen in the market and are keen on taking care of it. Before you make the plunge, do read on to know more about it.

The exotic shorthair is just another name for the cat called the Short haired Persian. And it is a new breed that has only been around fifty years or so. In all, it is really a Persian in all respects except that it has a shorter fur coat. Due to its short coat, it sheds very minimally and is considered as a non shedding breed.

Grooming the shorthair is easier than most, and although it is not prone to matting and tangling it is still recommended that there should be a weekly brushing. This weekly brushing not only necessary to reduce the occurrence of hairballs but also to keep the coat groomed and beautiful all the time. The brushing activity also will strengthen the bond between cat and master also.

The temperament of the shorthair is very much like the regular Persian and it is very friendly. It will tend to gravitate to people and is very warm and welcoming with its master all the time, always looking for an inviting lap for it to lay on. It is also very easy to please this cat as it can be quite happy with a paper ball or even just a piece of string to play with.

Due to precautions taken by early breeders of this cat, it is not prone to any genetic abnormalities or diseases. However it will develop some tear duct complications as well as some sinuses when it gets on in age.

The lifespan of this cat can reach 8 to 15 years depending on how good and well it is maintained and taken cared of. It is a medium sized cat but can look much bigger than it actually is due to its puffy coat. In adulthood it can reach a range of 7 to 12 pounds for both males and females.

This cat, due to its friendly demeanor and overall docility should not be kept outside at all at any time. It should strictly be treated as an indoor cat for it will never win any fight with any outside stray or animal. Also, since the breed is quite close to humans, anyone can just pick it up and spirit it away and it will not complain.

Thus some of the basic information on this breed has been covered for your perusal. There are also a lot of other items that you should consider before making a final decision on your commitment. Keep in mind always however that it takes a lot responsibility in becoming a pet owner of any kind.




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