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Exotic Shorthair
Exotic Shorthair
cat12-18 years Life SpanUnited States Origin
The short-haired Persian — all the temperament of a Persian with a plush, low-maintenance coat. Sweet, calm, and adaptable. Called the "lazy man's Persian" by fanciers.
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