The Oriental Cat

The Oriental is a study in long straight lines. They have long tubular bodies, long slender legs and tail all in perfect harmony and balance with each other. The dramatic almond eyes and large flaring ears compliment the wedge shape of the head. The body is firm and muscular, though looking as light as air, they have surprising weight and are not fragile by any stretch of the imagination.

While the Shorthair Classes of the Orientals have short, tight coats, often referred to as “painted on.” Outcrossing to Javanese and Balinese gave us the Longhair Varieties of the Orientals. These Longhair Orientals have the same long lines as their Shorthair counterparts with the addition of a long silky coat, and plumed tail.

Orientals bond very closely with their owners and very often they seem more like small children than a cat. They always want to be part of your activities. Should you try to sit quietly and read a book or newspaper, they will find a way to sit in the center of it and give you that look with those dramatic eyes. They seem to know when you are sad and will comfort you in their own special way. If you are gone for long hours, you may expect to be scolded when you return. Open a door or closet that has been shut for a time and they are right there to help you explore the mystery of that new area. Many Orientals learn to fetch, providing hours of entertainment. 

GC, RW, BW Skan Swiss Miss
Ebony Spotted Tabby and White Female
Best OSH Cat 2007-2008

GC, RW, BW Purrmatix The Finnsh Line of WhiteWeb
Chestnut Spotted Tabby Male
Best OLH Cat 2007-2008 
Best OLH Kitten 2007-2008