Snoopy the cat owes his fame to his looks and to his owner, who one day posted photos of her kitten on the Chinese social network Weibo just for fun. She was amazed when the pictures got thousands of likes. Since then, she has kept sharing adorable photos of him, and his army of fans around the world has grown to millions.
Snoopy has an almost hypnotic effect on people, thanks to his irresistibly cute face, his huge, innocent golden eyes, his plush coat and his fluffy tail. On top of his looks, Snoopy has a calm, laid-back personality, which makes him the perfect model, as you can see from his photos in all kinds of outfits.
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Today, Snoopy has social media accounts and a following that reaches far beyond China, and his photos have been shared by news sites and fans all over the world.
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What Breed Is Snoopy the Cat?
If you’ve fallen under this cat’s spell and want a furry friend like him, it helps to know about his breed. Snoopy is an Exotic Shorthair, often called the “Exotic” or the “lazy man’s Persian.” The breed was developed in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s by crossing Persian cats with American Shorthairs and other shorthaired breeds. The result is a cat with the Persian’s sweet, round face and calm temperament, but with a short, dense, plush coat that’s much easier to care for.
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Where Can You Get a Cat Like Snoopy?
If you’d like an Exotic Shorthair, look for a responsible breeder registered with a cat association such as the CFA or TICA in the US, or the GCCF in the UK. A good breeder will let you meet the kittens and their mother, health-screen their breeding cats (for example, for polycystic kidney disease), provide vaccination and health records, and not let kittens go before 12 to 14 weeks of age. You can also find Exotics and Persians in need of homes through breed rescues and shelters.
[AdSense-A]Like Persians, Exotics have flat faces (they’re “brachycephalic”). This gives them their adorable look, but it can also cause breathing problems, runny eyes, dental issues and difficulty keeping cool. Choose a breeder who selects for healthier, less extreme faces, and ask your vet about the breed’s needs.
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How Much Does a Cat Like Snoopy Cost?
The price of an Exotic Shorthair kitten depends on where you buy it, its pedigree and its quality (pet or show). In the US, Exotic kittens from registered breeders typically cost about $1,500–3,500, and show-quality kittens can cost more. In the UK, prices are usually around £800–2,000. Be wary of very cheap kittens sold online, which may come from irresponsible breeders or be part of a scam.
