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Oriental Shorthair
🌈 The Rainbow Cat! They come in over 300 colors. With huge bat ears and a loud voice, they are basically Siamese cats in a party outfit!
⚡ Quick Facts
Size
Medium
Weight
8-12 lbs (3.5-5.5 kg)
Life Expectancy
12-15 years
Energy Level
High
Good with Children
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
💖 Personality & Behavior
Chatterboxes! They will tell you their whole life story. They need to be involved in everything you do.
🍖 Food & Treats
Sleek and slim! Good protein keeps them muscular. They are active so they burn it off.
⚠️ General information only - for specific dietary needs, consult a veterinarian
🧶 Play & Activities
Favorite Games & Activities:
- Fetch
- Puzzle toys
- Conversations
- Greeting guests
They play hard! They are very smart and need brain games. They hate being bored.
🏡 Living Environment
Indoor only! They have thin coats. They need a warm lap and lots of love.
✨ Fun Facts
- They come in more colors/patterns than any other breed.
- Nicknamed 'Ornamentals'.
- They are very prone to 'talk'.
- Crumpled paper is often their favorite toy.
- They are extremely intelligent.
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