✨ Quick Facts ✨

• 🌍 Origin: United Kingdom
• 🎭 Signature Look: Large ears, slender body, striking coat colors
• 🗣️ Personality: Vocal, affectionate, highly intelligent
• ⌛ Lifespan: 12-15 years
• 🏃 Body Type: Sleek, muscular, and graceful

📖 Breed History: A Siamese Cousin

The **Oriental Shorthair** is a close relative of the **Siamese**, developed in the **1950s**. Breeders wanted to **create a cat with the Siamese personality but in a variety of colors and patterns**.

🎭 Appearance: A Living Sculpture

Oriental Shorthairs have **long, slender bodies, large bat-like ears, and almond-shaped eyes**. They come in **over 300 colors and patterns**, making them one of the most **diverse-looking breeds!**

😻 Personality: A Chatty, Loyal Companion

These cats **love to talk** and will **follow you around the house**, giving you updates on their day. They are **incredibly affectionate and form deep bonds with their owners**.

🍽️ Care Tips: Give Them Attention!

Oriental Shorthairs **need companionship**—they do not like being alone for long. They are also **high-energy cats**, so plenty of **playtime and engagement** is required.

💰 Price Range

• 🏡 Pet Quality: $1,500 – $3,000
• 🏆 Show Quality: $3,000 – $5,000

🚨 Health Considerations

• 💓 Heart Disease: Prone to **hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)**.
• 🗣️ Talkative Nature: **Not a quiet cat!** If you want a silent pet, this isn’t the one.

🏡 Who Should Get an Oriental Shorthair?

If you want an **affectionate, social, and chatty cat**, the **Oriental Shorthair is for you!** Ideal for **people who love an interactive pet and enjoy having a “talking” companion.**