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Oriental Shorthair Cat Breed Guide

Crossbreed between the European Shorthair and Siamese Cat Breed from Developed in United States and United Kingdom;foundation stock ultimately from Thailand

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Oriental Shorthair - Crossbreed between the European Shorthair and Siamese cat breed with Short coat. Origin: Developed in United States and United Kingdom;foundation stock ultimately from Thailand

About the Oriental Shorthair

The Oriental Shorthair is a crossbreed between the european shorthair and siamese breed originating from Developed in United States and United Kingdom;foundation stock ultimately from Thailand. It has a oriental body type with a short coat showing a all pattern.

Physical Characteristics

Size
Medium
Life Expectancy
12-15 years
Weight Range
6-12 pounds
Origin
Developed in United States and United Kingdom;foundation stock ultimately from Thailand
Body Type
Oriental
Coat Type
Short

Characteristics

Notable Strengths

  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆFamily Friendly5/5
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถGood with Children4/5
  • ๐Ÿง Intelligence5/5
  • ๐ŸŽพPlayfulness5/5
  • ๐ŸพGood with Other Pets4/5

Care Requirements

Positive Aspects

  • ๐ŸงนLow Grooming Needs2/5
  • ๐ŸฆฎMinimal Shedding2/5
  • โค๏ธExcellent Health4/5

Learn More

Want to learn more about the Oriental Shorthair? Visit their Wikipedia page for detailed information about their history, characteristics, and care requirements.