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A Cream Exotic Shorthair Wears an Elf Hat With Royal Patience

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Wide amber eyes, a flat round face and a small green elf hat make for an unforgettable look. The cream Exotic Shorthair sits on a knit blanket with a matching felt collar around her neck, staring straight at the camera with a mildly unimpressed expression. A glowing tree and a few gifts sit in the background, and the room has the soft golden light of a winter afternoon.

Exotic Shorthairs have the same sweet face as Persians but with a shorter, plush coat that is easier to maintain. They tend to be calm, affectionate and fond of lounging. Their flat faces can make them prone to tear staining, so gently wiping around the eyes helps. If you dress a cat in a costume, keep it brief and loose, and watch for signs of stress like flattened ears, a lashing tail or freezing in place. Offer a treat for being patient, and take the costume off the moment she seems unhappy.

Let's call her Biscuit. She's tolerating the hat with the grace of a cat who knows this will not last long. The tiny pompom bobs when she turns her head, and her eyes tell the camera that she is only doing this because there are treats nearby. Moments like these are what make holiday photographs worth keeping, especially when the model is so obviously, adorably, not amused by any of it.

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