Oriental Shorthair cat breed

Oriental Shorthair

The Oriental Shorthair is a breed of domestic cat that is closely related to the Siamese. It maintains the modern Siamese head and body type but appears in a wide range of coat colors and patterns.

⚡ Faits en bref

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Taille
Moyen
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Poids
8-12 lbs (3.5-5.5 kg)
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Espérance de vie
12-15 years
Niveau d'énergie
Élevé
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Adapté aux enfants
Oui
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Adapté à l'appartement
Oui

💖 Personnalité et comportement

Social, intelligent, and vocal. They attach intensely to their people and can be demanding.

🍖 Alimentation et friandises

High-quality diet to maintain lean muscle mass. Dental health is important.

⚠️ Informations générales uniquement — pour des besoins alimentaires spécifiques, consultez un vétérinaire.

🧶 Jeux et activités

Jeux et activités favoris:

  • Fetch
  • Puzzle toys
  • Conversations
  • Greeting guests

High interaction needs. Bored Orientals can be destructive or noisy.

🏡 Cadre de vie

Ideally indoor living. They are sensitive to cold and need companionship.

✨ Anecdotes

  • 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.