Oriental Shorthair

- Lifespan
- 12–15 years[7]
Temperament
Highly trainable, Intelligent, Very playful, Athletic
[6]Background
Developed from mid-century breeding for a Siamese-type cat in many colours, CFA includes longhair and shorthair divisions within Oriental.
[1]Appearance
A slender muscular body, long wedge-shaped head, large flared ears and almond-shaped eyes occur with close short hair or a plumed longhair tail.
[1]Coat and comparisons
This entry covers shorthaired Oriental cats. CFA groups both hair lengths as divisions, whereas registries such as FIFe use separate breed codes.
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