Oriental Shorthair cat
Loving, curious and chatty little companions
Oriental shorthairs are friendly, intelligent, and inquisitive cats that love being around people and fellow furry friends.
The Oriental Shorthair is a svelte cat with elegant features and a coat
that comes in a rainbow of colors, with up to 300 color combinations
possible.
Part of the Siamese family of cat breeds (which also includes the
Siamese, Balinese, and Oriental Longhair), these cats are intelligent,
athletic, and vocal.
The Oriental Shorthair is often included on lists of cat breeds that are hypoallergenic. While no breed of cat is truly hypoallergenic, there is some thought that this breed produces less of the Fel d 1 protein that is responsible for triggering cat allergies, however this varies greatly from one cat to another.
Breed Overview
WEIGHT: 8 to 10 pounds
LENGTH: About a foot and a half long
COAT: Short and smooth
COAT COLOR: Many different colors possible; including
solids, shaded, smoke, and tabby color combinations.
EYE COLOR: Green, blue, gold, yellow; odd-eyes are
possible
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10 to 15 years