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Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair" Compare Exotic Shorthair and Persian. Which is better: Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
 
 
 
Name Exotic Shorthair Persian British Shorthair
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Iran flagIran United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
Group Crossbreed Natural Natural
Popularity Rank153
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Exotic Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica
Price
Which one is cheaper, Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair cat?
$1200 to $2200 $1500 to $3000 $1,500 to $3,000
Cost Of Ownership High High Moderate
Breed Recognition No data available No data available The International Cat Association (TICA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair cat?
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Bite Force No data available Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
No data available Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Medium
Small
Rounded
Medium
Rounded
Wide-set
Eye Color Copper
Blue
Blue-Green
Copper
Blue
Gold
Copper
Hair Color and Pattern Red
Blue
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream
Black
White
Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping). Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat
What is the difference between Exotic Shorthair, Persian and British Shorthair coats?
Dense Glossy Short Hair
Leg Lenght Short Medium Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Slender Muscular Muscular
Head Shape Round Flat-faced Round
Toe Count 5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Flat-faced Almond-shaped Round
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Short and Broad Straight Button
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Silky
Long
Short
Dense
Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Fine Slender
Fine
Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Calm
More Sleep
Active
Less Sleep
Active
Less Sleep

Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Short to moderate, calm and gentle Short to moderate, calm and gentle Long, enjoys calm activities
Guarding Instinct Low Low High
Protection Instincts Low Low High
Climbing Ability Low Low Moderate
Jumping Ability Moderate Moderate Moderate
Swimming Ability Poor Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Poor Poor Moderate

Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Litter Size 2-4 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Affectionate
High grooming
Low maintenance
Independent
Breeding Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Easy to breed, large litter size
Dietary Preferences Low fat, high fiber High protein, wet food High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Moderate
Genetic Diversity Low Low Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation Low Low High
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Low Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Medium Medium Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
12-15 years 14-15 years 12-17 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair cat?
The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.
The Persian cat has a low energy level.
The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
No
Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
No
British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair?
High
Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems Kidney Disease
Mouth and gum disease
Hyperthyroidism
Heart disease
Cystitis
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Easy

Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Quiet and gentle meows Quiet and sweet meows Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets Good, calm and friendly Good, calm and friendly Good, calm and tolerant
Facial Expression Gentle and calm Calm and sweet Calm and easygoing
Tail Behavior Gentle and calm tail movements Calm and sweet tail movements Gentle swaying when calm
Explorer Instincts Low Low Moderate
Attention Needs Low Low Low
Protectiveness Low Low High
Territoriality Low Low High
Independence Low Low High
Response To Commands Low Low Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High High
Hunting Drive Low Low Moderate
Play Style Playful
Gentle
Calm
Playful
Gentle
Calm
Playful
Gentle
Calm
Escape Tendencies Low Low Low
Curiosity Low Low Moderate
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Cautious Cautious Cautious
Stalking Behavior Low Low Moderate
Aggression Level Low Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Moderate Difficult Moderate
Agility Low Low Moderate
Travel Compatibility Low Low Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium
Playful
Medium
Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Playfulness
Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.
Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability
Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.
Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
Affectionate Affectionate Affectionate
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair?
High: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.
Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair?
Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Exotic Shorthair vs Persian vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate High Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental Care No data available High High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
High Maintenance
This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Exotic Shorthair or Persian or British Shorthair?
High
If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.
High
If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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