Breed Profile Exotics
& Persians
Exotics
History: Exotics are sometimes affectionately referred
to as the lazy man’s Persian. The popularity of the Persian
cat has been evident for many years. The Persian represents the
largest class in shows and boasts the largest number of cats registered
each year in CFA. However, Persians require a lot of work, daily
grooming to maintain their beautiful coat. For busy people who
like the look of a Persian but don’t have time for the daily
grooming demands, the Exotics are the best kept secret of the
cat fancy. The Exotic cat's coat has a thick, dense, plush, short
coat. The Exotic coat is unique to the breed and gives them a
soft, rounded, teddy bear look. Their wonderful coat will not
mat or tangle. On the right you will see all these features on
Bronte at 2 months.
Personality: Exotics have a quiet, endearing nature. Their voices are seldom heard. The Exotic is an ideal breed that produces a quiet, sweet, peaceful and loyal companion. They are easy going and not much seems to disturb them. In general, they are extremely affectionate. They quietly beg for your attention by just sitting in front of you with an irresistible look focused on your eyes. They will jump in your lap to curl up for a nap or push their wet nose right into your face. Some like to sit on your shoulder and hug you when you pet them. They may or may not sleep with you as some prefer cooler places like the bricks on the hearth or the tiled floor.
An Exotic is very comfortable
to have in your home. They give you privacy and are not constantly
demanding attention. They will, however, quietly follow you from
room to room just to be nearby. They are just as playful and fun
loving as other breeds. They will jump until exhausted trying
to catch a toy on a stick, or they will sit and carefully study
how to get the toy down from the top of the bookcase where it
was placed when you stopped playing with them. Exotics enjoy simple
pleasures, like watching water drip from a faucet or chasing paper
balls around the house.
The easy going nature of the Exotic allows it to fit into your home at any age. Exotics stay playful as adults and bring pleasure for many years. All things considered, the Exotic is a wonderful addition to any family. Adorable to look at, peaceful and clean, what more could you ask for the perfect pet. The Exotic is really the “best of two worlds.”
Information gathered from:www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/exotic.html
Persians
History: Longhaired cats
were first seen in Europe in the 1500s, first in Italy (1521)
and then in France. They were named after the Turkish city of
Angora (Ankhara). The first documented ancestors of the Persian
were imported from Persia into Italy in 1620 by Pietro della Valle,
and from Turkey into France by Nicholas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc
at around the same time. From France they soon reached Britain.
The longhaired cats from Persia were interbred with Turkish Angoras.
Now the Persian cat comes in seven different categories: Solids,
Silver & Golden, Shaded & Smoke, Tabby, Particolor, bicolor
and Himalayan. To the right you see our male TJ at
a show. TJ has an exceptional coat.
Personality: They are sweet and gentle, but need to feel
secure in their environment. They prefer an atmosphere of serenity,
but with love and reassurance (lots of cuddles and cooing), can
adapt to a lively home. Their voice is quiet and even melodious.
It is their large expressive eyes that really makes them special.
Persians have short heavily-boned legs to support their broad,
short bodies. They are particularly graceful and do not do a lot
of high jumping and climbing. This is very good thing if
you have long drapes that you are fond of.
They are very dramatic and love to pose and will drape themselves
like Royalty on your furniture, enhancing the decor and covering
it with their signature long hairs. Persians love cuddles and
can really be babied and pampering is always encouraged.
Looks: The Silver and Golden Division consists
of chinchilla and shaded silvers and goldens. The exquisite silvers
are considered the most elite of all Persians. The chinchilla
is a sparkling white cat with black tipping scattered as evenly
as stardust, ever so lightly, on the face, legs, tail and body.
Shadeds show a mantle of black on the back, shading evenly down
the sides. The tipping on the legs and face should match and is
darker than the chinchilla. Goldens are either chinchilla or shaded.
Their ground color is a rich, warm cream tipped with black. Silvers
and goldens have green or blue-green eyes rimmed with black, black
paw pads and brick red or rose nose leather.
