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Oriental longhair cat

Oriental longhair cat

The Oriental Longhair is a new breed obtained by crossing the Oriental Shorthair and the Balinese (semi-longhaired Siamese cat). TECA announced the standard of this breed in 1998. This breed is still rare in Europe.Oriental longhair cats are very lively, energetic, playful, strong-willed, and more d

Carnivora
Scientific Name
Oriental longhair cat
Length
About 50 cm
Weight
2.5-5.5kg
Lifespan
12-15yeears
IUCN Status
LC
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    The Oriental Longhair is a new breed obtained by crossing the Oriental Shorthair and the Balinese (semi-longhaired Siamese cat). TECA announced the standard of this breed in 1998. This breed is still rare in Europe.

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    Oriental longhair cats are very lively, energetic, playful, strong-willed, and more docile than Oriental shorthair cats. Oriental longhair cats are sociable and can get along well with other cats, but are wary of strangers. They are emotional and attached to their owners. They have a pleasant voice and are easy to talk to. They don't like loneliness. Proud, curious, and like to act like a spoiled child to their owner. When raising a Siamese cat, pay attention to whether its temperament is suitable for you. Avoid choosing a breed with a weird personality and very troublesome to take care of.


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    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    Slender and athletic body with a very pronounced feathered tail

    Appearance

    The Oriental Longhair is exactly the same in size and color as the Oriental Shorthair. The face and body are rounded; the semi-long hair makes it look taller.
    The head is long and triangular, with a flat forehead, straight profile, a slender muzzle, no nose interruption, and a long straight nose. A strong chin. The ears are very large, but in proportion to the head. The eyes are medium-sized, almond-shaped, like the Oriental type, with slightly slanted corners. The eyes of white cats are green or blue. The neck is slender and elegant. The body is medium-sized, Oriental type, in other words, long and tubular. The bones are fine and the muscles are tight. The legs are slender, the hind legs are longer than the front legs, the bones are fine, the muscle fibers are fine and tight, and the claws are small and round. The tail is long and covered with abundant hair.
    A semi-long longhair, the mutation produces a hair only 5 cm long, not fluffy, and there is no undercoat, so the hair is c

    Distribution & Habitat

    Originated from the United States

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