Wednesday, September 21, 2016

An Interesting Discussion On Exotic Shorthair Kittens

By Jeffrey Barnes


When given the choice of a cat or dog, many people would rather have a feline for a pet. The attraction to a cat is because they are independent, fun to be around and most of the time, very lovable. There are many breeds of cats, so there is something for everyone. There are cats that have really long fluffy fur and there are breeds that are known to never grow fur. For those that like being in between those breeds and having a short haired kitten. A breed that is to please people that like the traits of a Persian but do not desire the up keep in a long haired cat are the Exotic Shorthair Kittens.

One of the traights of the kitten is the flat face and big eyes. It looks familiar for good reason. The breed started as a combination of the Persian and the American shorthair in the mid nineteen hundreds. Later it was introduced to the Burmese and the Russian blue. This improved body type was a medium cat with a fairly stocky build.

Because of this popularity, many people started looking into the development of the breed. Many were not happy with the amount of crossbreeding so the CFA, the Cat Fanciers Association, put restrictions of the breeding of the feline. It was no longer going to be registered if it was bred by any other breed besides the Persian. Basically any color of the kitten is acceptable for registration.

Because of the common practice of breeding the breed with Persians, they have kept the typical Persian looks that are so popular. They are a cat that is considered stocky in build. Their broad skull is complimented by powerful jaws and large, round eyes. The coat is shorter than that of a Persian and a little longer than the American shorthair breed. They typically have the coat colors of a Persian and all are recognized by the CFA.

The breed typically has a calm demeanor and love to be around their owners and other pets. This has gave them the reputation of being a lap cat. Although they are typically very calm and have a sweet personality, they have adapted their other ancestors, the American Shorthair. They have plenty of energy when they want to play.

Looks and personality are not the only characteristics that make these kittens so desirable. They are relatively a low maintenance cat. Along with an occasional bathing, the shorter hair makes it possible for them to be fairly easy to groom. Brushing helps control shedding problems such as hairballs.

They are also known to have a few things to consider about their general health. A couple of these concerns are because of the shape of their head and face. Tear duct issues cause the eyes to run, the drainage often causes the fur on the face to stain. It can be controlled and it is regular practice to wash the cats face with a moistened rag.

If these cats sound interesting to you, there is more information online. To find a reputable breeder in your area, do a little research, including reading reviews from previous buyers. Be sure to look at the heritage of the cat to make sure you can register it with the CFA. Only other kittens of that breed and Persians will be considered to get registration. It helps with the decision to read the reviews on the catteries.




About the Author:



No comments: