what does it take to care for an Exotics shorthair

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I'm planning to get an exotic shothair sooner or later... I'm in love with it look and temperments base on what people say and cfa websites. One thing that concern me is what type of special care does exotic needs? I already know from some friend that their exotic need at least 3 times of eye wipe a day? anything else?
 

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Exotics are more/less a shorthair persian
If you like the persian look without the long fur, then exotics are the way to go. Unless its an extreme pushed in face, I don't see why you need to wipe their eyes a lot. Just general grooming is all that is needed.

BTW what color are you getting? And are you planning on showing or just getting a pet?
 

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Exotic shorthairs need a lot more work with their coats than Persians.

They have really thick coats and require quite regular grooming so they don't matt up.
 

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Really? that's not what I've heard from exotic breeders
, but then again, I have wash & wear cats - rexes....lol

How does a short coat on an exotic mat?
 
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Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

Exotics are more/less a shorthair persian
If you like the persian look without the long fur, then exotics are the way to go. Unless its an extreme pushed in face, I don't see why you need to wipe their eyes a lot. Just general grooming is all that is needed.

BTW what color are you getting? And are you planning on showing or just getting a pet?
I love classic silver or red tabby
.. I just what a pet with a pedigree cert.. I don't think I can afford a show quality cat..
 

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Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

Really? that's not what I've heard from exotic breeders
, but then again, I have wash & wear cats - rexes....lol

How does a short coat on an exotic mat?
Well I am an Exotic breeder. They mat because they are so thick! (well they should be
)
 
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