Where are Exotic Shorthair cats from?

Exotic Shorthair cats are from the United States. They were developed in the 1950s and 1960s through selective breeding programs that aimed to create a breed that looked like a Persian cat but with a short, plush coat. Persian cats were crossed with American Shorthairs and a few other short-haired breeds to achieve this desired look. As a result, Exotic Shorthairs inherited the Persian’s distinctive flat face, large eyes, and gentle temperament but have a short, easy-to-groom coat.