 In today's video, we are going to talk about fuzzy fun facts about exotic short hair cats. Love the Persian sweet, docile personality, but don't want to deal with the hassle of keeping its coat tangle free. Consider owning an exotic short hair, also known as the exotic. The breed is nearly identical to the Persian, except for one big difference, it has short fur. Here are seven facts about the friendly, flat-faced kitty. 1. The exotic short hair is a relatively new breed. There are a few tales regarding the exotic short hair's origins, but this one's the most common. Sometime in the 1950s or 1960s, American short hair breeders decided to mate their cats with silver, green-eyed Persians to create short-haired felines with the same lovely coloring. The resulting kittens didn't resemble their American short hair parents. In fact, with their flat faces, stocky bodies, and snub noses, they looked more like Persians. A breeder named Jane Martin took notice of the cats, and in 1966 she proposed to the directors of the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats, the Cat Fancier Association, CFA, that the unique short hairs be used to create a new breed. Cat fanciers originally proposed that the new breed be named the Sterling, since the original breed standard called for the cats to be silver. However, the cat was called the exotic short hair instead, because the grayish coloring was new and exotic among American short hairs. Eventually, the breed standard was opened up to include cats of all colors and patterns. Over the years, breeders outcrossed exotic short hairs with Burmese and other cats to perfect its short, plush coat. The offspring were later mated back to Persians, resulting in the modern exotic short hair breed. Today, the CFA simply refers to the cat as the exotic, whereas other cat organizations around the world still call it the exotic short hair. 2. The exotic short hair has a short, but plush coat. The exotic short hair's fur is short, but plush. That's because the kitty has a double layer coat, with a thick, downy underlayer that lifts the top coat away from the body. This trait is inherited from the exotic's Persian ancestors, and is unique among the various short hair breeds. 3. The exotic short hair is, relatively low maintenance. The exotic's low maintenance coat doesn't shed much, owners only have to give it a weekly comb. However, owners do have to wipe and clean the cat's eyes, which, thanks to its flat, pansy-like face, are prone toward tearing up and staining its fur. The exotic can also experience sinus issues, or problems with tooth alignment due to its shortened jaw. And because of its short nostrils and heavy coat, it's very sensitive to heat. 4. Exotic short hairs are mellow cats. Persians are so placid that they're often referred to as furniture with fur. The exotic short hair has a similarly mellow personality, but thanks to its short hair ancestors, it's a lot livelier than the Persian. 5. Exotic short hairs come in all shades and patterns. Exotic short hairs come in all patterns and colors, ranging from black, white, blue, tabby, calico, and also coming in Siamese type of color point coats. As for their eyes, they range from either blue or blue-green to brilliant copper, depending on the cat's coat. 6. Exotic short hairs aren't fat, just big bone. With their thick, short-legged bodies, wide necks, and large heads, the exotic short hair looks kind of pudgy. The exotic can weigh up to 15 pounds, but most of this weight is due to its dense bones, not because it's actually fat. Hello. This video is sponsored by Beemix Pets. Are you looking for high-quality cat collars at an affordable cost? Check out BeemixPets.com. Use coupon code KittenLife to get 20% off. 7. Exotic short hairs regularly grace the small screen, the silver screen, and computer screens. With their adorable, teddy bear-like appearances, it's no wonder that the exotic short hair is regularly featured in movies, TV shows, and viral internet memes. In the movie Cats and Dogs, and its sequel, Cats and Dogs, the revenge of Kitty Galore, the evil Persian villain, Mr. Tinkles, has an exotic short hair sidekick named Calico. On the Fox sitcom New Girl, the character Winston adopts an ex-girlfriend's exotic short hair named Ferguson, who quickly becomes his best friend. Meanwhile, two famous internet cats, Pudge the Cat and Snoopy, are exotic short hairs. 8. Some exotics may develop separation anxiety syndrome. This form of anxiety is the kind that happens when an exotic is so completely attached to its owners that it has trouble being alone. Because of their famous tendency to be affectionate, owners may believe that their feel-on will be just fine when left alone. After all, they have plenty of attention all the time, and can demand it when they need it. But some will become very bored and this will lead to them asserting aggression by destroying household items. Some will shred paper, some will vocalize loudly, and others will forget to use their litter box properly. Some will be so very anxious that they do aggressive things just as their owners are ready to leave home. In these cases, owners must develop a daily routine which their exotic can depend upon, and provide plenty of toys for company. Some veterinarians will prescribe anti-anxiety medications when the exotic is overly worried and cannot relax. The majority of exotics are still very capable of being alone while their owners are away, as long as there are plenty of things in the house to keep them occupied. 9. Male exotic short hairs can be more affectionate than females. There are many owners of female exotics who discover that their girl cats run away and hide whenever approached for a nice pet or a good cuddle. Some even run away howling in fear, though they have been part of a human family for years. There are extreme reports of female exotics hiding in closets for 70% of the time each day. It is quite sad for owners who care deeply about their furry companion, if they have a cat who will not allow them to exchange affection. Some breeders also mention that males make better show cats than females too. 10. Exotics are very sensitive to heat. One of the most common health issues for exotics is their sensitivity to heat. Their flat faces include flat noses, and that makes it difficult for some of them to inhale and exhale easily. They will search for the coolest spot in the house and spread out over it to help cool their bodies. Their flat noses cannot help them to easily expel extra heat, so they use cool places instead. Owners who live in warm places often will protect them from hot weather by running air conditioning during the hotter times of the year. Because exotics have such thick double coats of fur, they do not cool down as easily as other cats. For this reason, they do better in colder climates. 11. They are not hypoallergenic. It would seem to make sense that the exotics' shorter coats would give the breed some measure of hypoallergenic qualities. But the opposite is true. Allergies to cats result from a specific protein found in their saliva and sebaceous glands. The allergens from their saliva and oil secretion glands, usually are attached to their dander. Cats have tiny flakes of skin, like human dandruff, which falls off their body. Exotics are just as prone to having dander as any other cat. Their shorter coats do not mean freedom from allergens, though extra cleaning and grooming might reduce the amount of allergens present in the home. 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