As spectators at the show walk by the cage they look quizzically at the cat and say “It looks like a Persian but it has short hair. The sign says Exotic. Exotic what?!”

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. They are bred to meet the Persian standard in every way with one very special exception: the 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 requires much less combing than a Persian’s and will not mat or tangle. Because of the ease of grooming for this special breed, Exotics are sometimes affectionately referred to as the lazy man’s Persian.

For more information about Exotic cats, visit the CFA website at www.cfainc.org.

Cats pictured: (top) Champion Makinzy Katz Sydney ("Syd"); (bottom) Grand Champion Regional Winner Makinzy Katz Holloween ("Holloween').

Owner: Benita (Bonnie) Niciu. Email her at knzykatz@dreamscape.com.

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