We.re happy to announce that Mallory and NIkka are both pregnant and due in mid-March
About Us
Why JoD Cats and Kittens?
Why JoD Cats and Kittens?
Why JoD Cats and Kittens?
Jod Cats and Kittens is a purpose-driven Exotic Shorthair cattery built on health, temperament, and breed integrity. We are committed to ethical, small-scale breeding that prioritizes the long-term well-being of our cats over volume or friends.
Our kittens are raised in a home environment, carefully socialized, and nurtured from birth to b
Jod Cats and Kittens is a purpose-driven Exotic Shorthair cattery built on health, temperament, and breed integrity. We are committed to ethical, small-scale breeding that prioritizes the long-term well-being of our cats over volume or friends.
Our kittens are raised in a home environment, carefully socialized, and nurtured from birth to become a confident, affectionate companion. We focus on consistent type, sound structure, and sweet, people-oriented personalities - hallmarks of a true Exotic Shorthair.
Every breeding decision at JoD is intentional. Health screening, veterinary oversight, transparency with buyers, and lifelong responsibility for the kittens we propduce are non-negotiable standards.
When you choose JoD, you are not simply purchasing a kitten - you are partnering with a breeder who stands behind their program, their cats, and their famalies.
Experienced Breeders
Why JoD Cats and Kittens?
Why JoD Cats and Kittens?
JoD Exotic Cats & Kittens, established in 2020, is a family-owned and operated business located in Fort Smith, Arkansas who specialize in the breeding and raising of CFA-registered Exotic SH (Short Haired) cats and kittens. Our kittens have happy loving new families in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Florida, Illinois, Oregon, Utah,
JoD Exotic Cats & Kittens, established in 2020, is a family-owned and operated business located in Fort Smith, Arkansas who specialize in the breeding and raising of CFA-registered Exotic SH (Short Haired) cats and kittens. Our kittens have happy loving new families in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Florida, Illinois, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Ohio, New Mexico, Tennessee, Louisiana, Indiana, Arizona, Maine, Kansas, and Pennsylvania.
We received our official CFA cattery registration in 2021 with the cattery name of 'JOD'. Home | The Cat Fanciers Association Find A Breeder
Happy, Healthy Bloodline
Why JoD Cats and Kittens?
JoD Exotic Cats & Kittens care for our animals with respect and dignity allowing them great opportunities to socialize with our entire family. Our breeding program only uses registered Exotic Shorthair cats and emphasizes health-conscious breeding practices with small, intentionally planned litters and regular veterinary care and wellness
JoD Exotic Cats & Kittens care for our animals with respect and dignity allowing them great opportunities to socialize with our entire family. Our breeding program only uses registered Exotic Shorthair cats and emphasizes health-conscious breeding practices with small, intentionally planned litters and regular veterinary care and wellness checks.
Our kittens are best suited for homes that:
- Understand the grooming and eye-care needs of brachycephalic breeds
- Value health testing and breeder transparency
- are prepared for in-door living
- view their cat as a long-term family member
JoD Exotic Cats & Kittens work to continue the high standard of the Exotic SH cat breed as established by the Cat Fancier Association. You can read more about the breed and standards at The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc – World's Largest Registry of Pedigreed Cats (cfa.org)
What are Exotic Short Hair Cats?
What are Exotic Short Hair Cats?
The Exotic SH cat is part of the Persian cat family that was developed to have the desirable traits and looks of a Persian but not the required daily maintenance to keep the cat’s coat looking amazing.
The major difference between the Persian and the Exotic SH cat is the hair on the exotic cat. The coat on an Exotic cat is short, dense, p
The Exotic SH cat is part of the Persian cat family that was developed to have the desirable traits and looks of a Persian but not the required daily maintenance to keep the cat’s coat looking amazing.
The major difference between the Persian and the Exotic SH cat is the hair on the exotic cat. The coat on an Exotic cat is short, dense, plush, and thick so that they have a rounded and soft “teddy bear” look that is easily maintained and does not mat or tangle.
A Furever Friend
What are Exotic Short Hair Cats?
A Furever Friend
Exotic SH cats are great pets that provides lots of love, affection, privacy, and play time for everyone in your home. Males do tend to be more affectionate than the females but since Exotics mature later than other breeds, spaying or neutering the cats at an early age works to eliminate those bad tendencies that adult cats tend to have with territorial marking, etc.
About Our Queens
Mallory
Mallory comes to use from Lithuania and was born on July 29, 2021. She has the Tortoiseshell coat.
Mallory is PKD negative and is clear of Progressive Retinal Atrophy. Based on her DNA results, she carries the Dilute trait and if she is bred to male with the same a/a trait, all offspring will also have non-banded, solid-colored hair. She is a carrier of the long hair trait so she could produce a long hair kitten.
Magnolia
Magnolia comes to us from the Desert Beam cattery. She was born 8/20/2023. She is pkd negative. She is a silver tabby with white.
She participated in the CFA Gulf Shored Regional Cat Show held in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Magic Wind Nika of JOD
Nikka comes to us from Ukraine. Born March 25, 2024,Nika is a Brown patched Classic Tabby female.
She produced her first litter in 2025 and we look forward to having another litter in 2026.
Our Princesses
PARIS AT MIDNIGHT OF JOD
She is a black female born June 30, 2025.
Poppy
Poppy is a blue patched classic tabby and white female born July 7, 2024. He Dam is our very own Gigi. Poppy is currently on the cat show circuit in 2025 being shown in the Kitten category. She won 3rd Best Kitten in Show at the Diamond State Cat Fancier Cat Show in 2025.
Poppy's DNA results indicated that she is clear of the Factor XII deficiency, PKD Negative, and the Progressive Retinal Atrophy. She is also blood type A. Based upon her DNA, her kittens could be dilute, partial or full white, and will probably be tabby's.
About our Sires
Nash
Nash is an ideal male Exotic Short hair cat that comes to us from a high quality breeder in Bulgaria. He is a red mackerel tabby with white.
Nash was born on April 24, 2019. He is PKD negative. Based upon his DNA results, He carries the dilute trait and can sire long hair and tabby kittens.
Heart of Judah
Please welcome our newest sire to JOD, our Seal Point Lynx male born 4/2/2025. Judah hails from Ukraine and made he first CFA Cat Show appearance in January of 2026 earning the title of Champion allowing him to earn points to gain his Grand Champion status.
He is PKD negative, Based upon his DNA results, he will be capable of producing tabby patterns and Siamese color point patterns.
Welcome to the JoD Exotic Cats and Kittens Show Team
Why we show our animals
Cat Shows are a great way for JoD Exotic Cats and Kittens to showcase our program to cat lovers in our region.
We love showing Poppy because she truly represents our cattery since she was born in our program. She had a successful 2024-2025 campaign and ended up winning the Gulf Shore Regional Award as the Best of Breed Kitten, meaning she was the top point scorer of all Exotic kittens shown that season in the Gulf Region. Poppy earned her Champion status in January so that she can compete in the Champion competition class and earn points to earning Grand Champion status.
Judah earned his Champion status in January 2026 so he is now able to compete in the Champion competition class and accumulate points toward his Grand Champion status.
We look forward to seeing you at a Cat Show!
What is a Cat Show?
A cat show is composed of a number of separate, concurrently running, individual shows held in the various judging rings throughout a show hall. Each ring is presided over by a different judge, who presents his or her own awards independent of the decisions of other judges. Hence, a cat which is chosen Best in Show by the judge in Ring 1, may not always be given the same award by the judge in Ring 2.
What's the Judging Process like?
Every cat entered in the show is evaluated by each judge, and judged according to a written standard for its breed . The standard is part blueprint because it describes the ideal Exotic Shorthair cat. A breed standard is precise enough to allow judges to evaluate cats accurately, and flexible enough to leave room for differences in interpretation between judges of keen eye and good intention.
The Finals
Don't Forget about the Costume Contest
After a judge has examined all the cats in the all-breed competition – or all the cats of similar coat length (or type) if he or she is doing a specialty show – it is time for finals: the curtain call wherein the judge presents the top ten cats in show. The moment every cat breeder lives for is that moment of exhilaration when your cat is held aloft and proclaimed “Best Cat in Show”!
Other Tips
Don't Forget about the Costume Contest
Don't Forget about the Costume Contest
While you're at a show, we encourage you to make time and walk through the exhibitor isles and view the top cats for each breed. The exhibitors spend vast amounts of grooming time to properly prepare their animal for the show ring. They will also have great tips on how to help groom your cat or kitten at home.
Remember though that these animals travel a lot and are more than pets. So please resist the urge to touch or pet the animal without the owners permission.
Also, after petting or touching one of the show animals, wash your hands with soap and water or use hand disinfectant before touch another animal. Many germs and diseases can be spread from touching animals so we do our best to keep them safe during the show.
Don't Forget about the Costume Contest
Don't Forget about the Costume Contest
Don't Forget about the Costume Contest
Most all of the shows we attend have a costume contest for the exhibitors. It's a fun way for the exhibitors to dress up their animals in various costumes to see who has the cutest cat ever.