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Oriental Longhair
IntermediateA svelte, silky-coated member of the Siamese family nicknamed the "Ornamental" for its unmatched variety of colors. Talkative, sociable and deeply devoted to its people.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
20〜28℃
Lifespan
12-15 years
Size
Weight 3-5kg
Diet
High-quality cat food, fed twice daily with portions managed to keep its slender build.
About
The Oriental Longhair belongs to the Siamese breed group, created in England in the 1950s by crossing Siamese with Russian Blues, British Shorthairs, Abyssinians and domestic cats; the non-pointed descendants became the modern Orientals, later expanded in the United States with more colors than any other breed. It is a svelte, fine-boned yet muscular medium-sized cat draped in a silky semi-long coat. Lively, talkative and intensely people-oriented, it follows its family everywhere, stays playful for life and does poorly when left alone for long periods. Grooming is easy with weekly combing, while progressive retinal atrophy and amyloidosis are the known hereditary concerns.
Lifespan of the Oriental Longhair
The Oriental Longhair lives 12-15 years.
Size of the Oriental Longhair
The Oriental Longhair grows to Weight 3-5kg.
Basic Info
Origin
United Kingdom
Lifespan
12-15 years
Size
Weight 3-5kg
Temperature
20〜28℃
Diet
High-quality cat food, fed twice daily with portions managed to keep its slender build.
Care Guide
References & Sources
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Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Authority databases: TICA breed profiles · CFA breed profiles
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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