--- title: Boarding an Exotic Shorthair Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/exotic-shorthair/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Cat breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/) - Exotic Shorthair cat # Boarding an Exotic Shorthair cat An Exotic Shorthair cat stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. The Cat Fanciers' Association describes a cat with Persian body and head type and a short plush coat, sweet, affectionate and quiet. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The Exotic is the Persian's easier-coated cousin. It keeps the round face and mellow nature but sheds more. ## Persian type, short coat The CFA describes the Exotic as having the body and head type of a Persian with a short plush coat, in the same colors and patterns. Its coat is dense, medium in length and stands off from the body. In the CFA, Exotics are classed with the longhairs because they are structurally identical to a Persian. One Exotic is $35 a night on the 2026 rates. ## Size and build The CFA says the Exotic standard is identical to the Persian standard apart from the coat: a short, substantial, muscular body, a round massive head and a short snub nose. The plush coat is even in length with a rich thick undercoat that helps it stand off from the body. Colors and patterns are the same as the Persian, in seven divisions. ## Combing and shedding The CFA says Exotics shed more than Persians, mostly seasonally, and that a weekly combing is enough for most of the year. During a heavy shed, extra combing removes the accumulated undercoat. Mats are uncommon but can occur. A comb the day before drop-off sets the cat up well. ## A quiet, adaptable cat The CFA says Exotics are quiet, loyal companions, devoted but not intrusive, endearing and easy going, and able to fit into a new home at any age. They may be initially shy with other animals. Each cat in the cattery has its own tower, so a shy Exotic can stay in a place of its own. ## What a stay costs Seven nights for one Exotic is 7 x $35 = $245 on the 2026 rates. A second Exotic from the same home is 7 x $30 = $210. Please mention any eye or breathing care when you book. ## Eyes, records and food As with Persians, eyes may need a gentle wipe, so tell us about any eye care. Rabies and FVRCP must be current through the last day. House food is pate plus chicken-and-rice kibble at no charge, and medications are given at no extra charge. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Exotic breed profile](https://cfa.org/exotic/) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) ### 2026 nightly rates - First Class kennel $72 - Business Class kennel $59 - Economy Class kennel $52 - Cat condo $35 All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. [All 2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [Cat breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/) - [Which vaccines does a cat need for boarding?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/cat-vaccines-for-boarding/) - [Persian cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/persian/) - [Himalayan cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/himalayan/) - [Two or more cats](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/multi-cat-stays/) ## Price a cattery stay Drop-off Pick-up Pick-up time By 11:30 AM Afternoon Dogs Cats Kennel class for your dogs Options My dogs share one kennel My cats share one condo Active military family Your estimate Pick your dates to see an estimate from the 2026 rate sheet. [Request these dates](#book-form)[Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call](tel:+17076786600) Estimate from our 2026 rates (effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026). Your final total is confirmed at check-in. Military and 14+ night rates are the same reduced 1-dog rate; the estimator uses one, never both. [See the full rate sheet](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/). ## Read next - [Norwegian Forest Cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/norwegian-forest-cat/) - [Birman cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/birman/) - [American Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/american-shorthair/) - [Domestic Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/domestic-shorthair/) - [Domestic Longhair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/domestic-longhair/) - [Himalayan cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/himalayan/) - [Burmese cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/burmese/) - [Oriental Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/oriental-shorthair/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### Is an Exotic Shorthair the same as a Persian? The CFA says the personality and intelligence are practically the same. The coat is shorter. ### Can two Exotics share a tower? Two from one home can share, and the second is $30 a night on the 2026 rates. ### Which vaccines does my exotic shorthair cat need? Rabies and FVRCP, current through the last day of the stay. The cat must be 16 weeks or older before the first day.