A sleek, silky oriental with endless colors and chatter.
Origin
United Kingdom / United States
Weight
6–12 lb (2.7–5.5 kg)
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
Fine, silky, medium-long single coat
Energy
High
Where it comes from
United Kingdom / United States
Highlighted in the Oriental Longhair's coat color on the map.
Overview
The Oriental Longhair is a svelte, elegant breed of the Siamese family, sharing that breed's slim body and large ears but coming in a huge array of solid and patterned colors with a fine, silky long coat.
Vocal, intelligent, and intensely affectionate, the Oriental Longhair bonds closely with its people and involves itself in everything. It is playful and demanding of attention, thriving on interaction and disliking being left alone.
History
The Oriental Longhair was developed alongside the Oriental Shorthair from Siamese-based breeding programs, aiming to produce oriental-bodied cats in every color and pattern with a long coat. It shares the family's lively, people-focused nature.
Temperament
The Oriental Longhair is people-oriented, talkative, and clever, thriving on interaction and mental stimulation. It bonds intensely, follows its people around, and does best with company and enrichment rather than solitude.
Health to watch
A hereditary eye disease that can lead to vision loss; genetic screening of breeding cats reduces the risk.
This common feline heart disease occurs in the breed; periodic cardiac screening helps catch it early.
Liver or kidney amyloidosis and dental issues occur in oriental breeds; monitoring and care help.
General breed tendencies, not a diagnosis. Every cat is an individual — pair this with regular veterinary care.
Care essentials
This social breed hates being alone; a companion or plenty of interaction keeps it content.
The silky single coat needs only occasional brushing to stay smooth and tangle-free.
The Oriental Longhair needs climbing, play, and puzzles to satisfy its active, intelligent mind.
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