Oriental Cat
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Cat Facts:
Breed Type: Man-made
Body Type: Slim bodied
Coat Type: Longhair and Shorthair
Size: Medium
Temperament: Highly active and needs lots of attention. talkative.Highly inquisitive and curious, and will be very inventive at getting at what they’re after. This cat will be a close companion. Likes to perch high. Likes to chose its own toys.
Colors: All, but not pointed.
Origins:
As a Siamese-derived breed the Oriental originated from crossing Siamese cats with American short hairs, Russian blues, Burmese and Abyssinians in England during the 1950s. Then in the 1960s the breed was perfected in America creating a Siamese looking cat with its svelte body style, head type and personality in a variety of colors.
After the oriental was accepted in 1977 by the CFA its popularity increased to being the fourth most popular breed by registration totals.
Breed Pros and Cons
Pros
- Has more than 300 color and pattern combinations
- They are natural entertainers; full of enthusiasm and energy
- Extremely people oriented and trusting
Cons
- Can become distressed or depressed if left alone too often
- Not for cat-lovers who want their cats seen but not heard
- Usually bonds with only one preferred person