The Oriental Shorthair is a close relative of the Siamese, sharing the same svelte, angular body type but available in over 300 colour and pattern combinations. Highly intelligent, vocal, and deeply social, Orientals are extraordinarily interactive cats who form intense bonds with their people. They thrive in busy, engaged households where they can participate fully in daily life.
My Oriental Shorthair is a stunning chocolate solid colour that is unlike any cat I have previously owned. The breed comes in hundreds of colour and pattern combinations which makes finding your ideal aesthetic straightforward. The personality is consistent across colour varieties. She is beautiful,…
Read full review →My Oriental has chosen me as her person and the bond is absolute. She sleeps pressed against me, follows me everywhere, and greets my return with theatrical enthusiasm. Her loyalty and devotion exceed anything I have experienced from any cat. She is intense and demanding but the depth of the bond sh…
Read full review →My Oriental Shorthair changed what I thought possible in a human-cat relationship. She is more interactive, more bonded, and more present than any cat I imagined possible. She has made me rethink what I want in a companion animal. She is demanding and extraordinary and I would choose her again every…
Read full review →My Oriental is the most communicative cat I have owned. He narrates his activities, comments on my behaviour, and tells me exactly what he needs. The volume and frequency of his communication was surprising initially but I have grown to love it. He is deeply affectionate and loyal. His conversations…
Read full review →My Oriental Shorthair has the most striking, angular appearance of any cat I have owned. Her large ears, almond eyes, and long, elegant body are perfectly proportioned. She carries herself with theatrical confidence. Her personality is as dramatic as her appearance. She is the most intensely present…
Read full review →My Oriental Shorthair is the most intelligent cat I have encountered in thirty years of cat ownership. She has learned to open doors, respond to over fifty words, and can solve complex puzzle feeders in seconds. She is always one step ahead. She is also intensely demanding of attention and engagemen…
Read full review →My Oriental is wonderful but he needs more engagement than I consistently have time to provide. He becomes vocal, restless, and occasionally destructive when his needs are not met. He is best suited to a home where someone is present most of the time and genuinely enjoys active interaction. For a bu…
Read full review →My Oriental is the ideal work-from-home companion because he keeps me engaged, forces me to take breaks for play, and provides constant company. He narrates my video calls, investigates my work, and ensures I am never lonely. For someone who works from home and wants an active, interactive presence,…
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