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.

⚡ Auf einen Blick

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Größe
Mittel
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Gewicht
8-12 lbs (3.5-5.5 kg)
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Lebenserwartung
12-15 years
Energielevel
Hoch
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Kinderfreundlich
Ja
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Wohnungstauglich
Ja

💖 Charakter & Verhalten

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

🍖 Futter & Leckerlis

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

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🧶 Spiel & Aktivitäten

Lieblingsspiele und -aktivitäten:

  • Fetch
  • Puzzle toys
  • Conversations
  • Greeting guests

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

🏡 Lebensumgebung

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

✨ Wissenswertes

  • 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.