In today's fast paced existance, an Exotic can fit into anyone's lifestyle. They need little grooming, only an occasional bath. I find them a little more active than Persians. They seem to develop a little faster, play a little harder, and never seem to grow up. Exotics were derived from breeding American Shorthairs to Persians, and selectively keeping those with the most Persian type. Today Persians can be bred to Exotics and have offspring in long and short hair. As far as I am concerned, a long haired exotic is just like a Persian except in their pedigree. Two Exotics together are hilarious.