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Exotic Shorthair size
The Exotic Shorthair is a cobby, heavily boned cat. Males usually weigh 7–14 lb (3.2–6.4 kg) and females 6–10 lb (2.7–4.5 kg). Enter your cat's weight to see how it compares.
You'll see where your cat sits in the usual Exotic Shorthair range.
Breed ranges are a guide, not a target: a healthy body shape matters more than the number on the scale. Last reviewed October 9, 2026.
How big do Exotic Shorthairs get?
Breed registries and vet sources don't agree exactly, so here is what each one says about adult weight:
Based on these figures, the size checker uses 7–14 lb (3.2–6.4 kg) for males and 6–10 lb (2.7–4.5 kg) for females. Ranges a source gives for all adults are shown for reference.
When do Exotic Shorthairs stop growing?
Breed registries don't give a separate age for Exotic Shorthairs. Like most cats, they are usually close to adult size at about 12 months, and some keep filling out a little after that.
There is no published month-by-month growth chart for Exotic Shorthair kittens from a breed registry or vet source, so we don't print one. For the first months, compare your kitten with the kitten growth chart, and use the kitten feeding chart to see how much to feed.
Exotic Shorthair size facts
- CFA describes a cobby body, low on the legs and broad and deep through the chest, and calls the breed medium to large in size.
- TICA says Exotics are medium sized but look larger than they are because of their dense fur, and that males are larger than females.
Exotic Shorthair size compared with other breeds
| Breed | Males | Females | Full size by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 11–25 lb | same range | about 3 years |
| Maine Coon | 12–22 lb | 9–15 lb | 3–5 years |
| Ragdoll | 15–20 lb | 10–15 lb | about 4 years |
| Siberian | 12–20 lb | 8–12 lb | 3–5 years |
| Bengal | 9–18 lb | 6–12 lb | about 2 years |
| British Shorthair | 10–18 lb | 8–15 lb | 3–5 years |
| Norwegian Forest Cat | 10–18 lb | 8–12 lb | up to 5 years |
| Russian Blue | 7–15 lb | 5–8 lb | about 1 year* |
| Siamese | 8–15 lb | 5–12 lb | about 1 year* |
| Exotic Shorthair | 7–14 lb | 6–10 lb | about 1 year* |
| Persian | 9–14 lb | 7–11 lb | about 1 year* |
| Scottish Fold | 7–13 lb | 6–10 lb | about 1 year* |
| Abyssinian | 7–12 lb | 6–9 lb | about 1 year* |
| Sphynx | 8–12 lb | 6–10 lb | about 1 year* |
| Average house cat | 8–12 lb | about 1 year | |
Weights are the overall ranges from the breed sources on each page. *No breed-specific age given; most cats reach adult size at about 12 months. The average house cat weighs about 8–12 lb (PetMD).
Questions people ask
How big do Exotic Shorthairs get?
Males usually weigh 7–14 lb (3.2–6.4 kg) and females 6–10 lb (2.7–4.5 kg).
How much should a male Exotic Shorthair weigh?
Sources give 7–14 lb (3.2–6.4 kg) for adult males. Your cat's body shape matters more than the number: use the cat weight calculator to check its body condition.
How much should a female Exotic Shorthair weigh?
Sources give 6–10 lb (2.7–4.5 kg) for adult females. Females are usually smaller than males.
When is an Exotic Shorthair full grown?
Usually at about 12 months, like most cats. Breed registries don't give a separate age.
Is my Exotic Shorthair overweight?
Breed ranges are wide, so check body shape instead: you should be able to feel the ribs easily and see a waist from above. The cat weight calculator uses the 9-point body condition score to estimate your cat's ideal weight.
How much should I feed an Exotic Shorthair?
Base it on your cat's ideal weight and activity, not the breed. The cat food calculator turns that into calories and cans or cups.
Sources
- Purina: Exotic Shorthair
- VCA: Exotic Shorthair
- CFA
- TICA
- UK Pet Food: Kitten factsheet
- PetMD: Average weight of cats