Oriental cat

Oriental Cat Breed

Size
Small to medium, with males weighing 7 to 10 pounds and females weighing 5 to 8 pounds
Coat
Longhair — medium, fine, silky; shorthair — short, fine, glossy
Colour
Blue, chestnut, cinnamon, cream, ebony, fawn, lavender, red and white, plus various patterns and shadings

The Oriental is a sleek, elegant cat with large, flaring ears and almond-shaped eyes. A playful, spirited breed, the Oriental has a vivacious personality. This people-oriented feline usually forms a close bond with one person. Those who give an Oriental the affection she needs will find she does anything to please them. This is a healthy breed that can live for 15 years or longer.

Did you know?

Originating in the 1950s, the Oriental was selectively bred from Siamese. The breed has two coat varieties, shorthair and longhair, both of which can appear in litters. The Oriental longhair actually has a medium-length coat and is considered rare.

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