Weight
Exotic Shorthair weight chart
A Persian in a short coat—flat face, round eyes, and plush teddy-bear body without the daily grooming. Gentle and quiet like Persians but slightly more playful. Perfect for those who love Persian looks but can't commit to daily brushing.
Gentle, quiet, affectionate, playful, laid-back.
Adult reference weight is 7 to 14 lb. The breed record lists 12 to 15 years.
Breed record origin is United States.
How much does a Exotic Shorthair weigh?
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 8 weeks | 2 lb1.6 to 2.5 | 2 lb1.6 to 2.5 |
| 12 weeks | 3.1 lb2.6 to 3.5 | 3.4 lb2.8 to 3.9 |
| 16 weeks | 4.1 lb3.5 to 4.6 | 4.6 lb4.1 to 5.4 |
| 20 weeks | 4.9 lb4.4 to 5.5 | 5.9 lb5.2 to 6.7 |
| 24 weeks | 5.5 lb5.1 to 6.2 | 6.9 lb6.2 to 7.8 |
| 30 weeks | 6.1 lb5.5 to 6.6 | 8.3 lb7.3 to 8.9 |
| 36 weeks | 6.6 lb6 to 7.4 | 8.8 lb7.9 to 9.9 |
| 42 weeks | 6.5 lb5.8 to 7.1 | 9.4 lb8.4 to 10.2 |
| 1 year | 6.7 lb5.9 to 7.7 | 9.5 lb8.3 to 10.8 |
| 15 months | 7.1 lb6.4 to 7.8 | 10.1 lb9.2 to 11 |
| 18 months | 7.3 lb6.4 to 8.6 | 9.9 lb8.8 to 11.4 |
Breed weight ranges are a reference, not a diagnosis. Ask a vet before you treat a number as a problem.
WALTHAM growth curve validated for adult weight 2-7kg (Salt et al. 2022). Pair with BCS checks.
The curve comes from WALTHAM / Salt et al. PLOS ONE 2022 (Liverpool DataCat 1456). WALTHAM dataset
Food
Wet food preferred for hydration; small, frequent meals.
Home
Indoor only; calm environment preferred.
Company
Affectionate lap cat; gentle with children and other pets.
Coat
2-3x weekly brushing; daily face cleaning for tear stains. Regular dental care.
What tends to stress them
- Eye discharge
- Breathing difficulties
- Heat
- Stress
Breed risks to mention to a vet
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Brachycephalic airway syndrome
- Eye problems (tear overflow)
- Dental malocclusion
A breed risk is not a diagnosis for your cat.
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