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.

⚡ In breve

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Taglia
Medio
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Peso
8-12 lbs (3.5-5.5 kg)
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Aspettativa di vita
12-15 years
Livello di energia
Alto
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Adatto ai bambini
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Adatto all'appartamento

💖 Personalità e comportamento

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

🍖 Cibo e premi

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

⚠️ Informazioni generali — per esigenze alimentari specifiche, consulta un veterinario.

🧶 Gioco e attività

Giochi e attività preferiti:

  • Fetch
  • Puzzle toys
  • Conversations
  • Greeting guests

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

🏡 Ambiente di vita

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

✨ Curiosità

  • 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.