Buyer question
Is an Oriental Shorthair good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Oriental Shorthair 3 out of 5 for beginners (easy care, needy nature).
Source: the Oriental Shorthair page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Oriental Shorthair in the Animal Library
The detail
The Siamese body and voice in hundreds of colors and patterns, with large ears and green eyes. An Oriental is extroverted, talkative and deeply attached to its people, and it does not enjoy being left alone.
- Temperament
- Vocal, social, playful
- Best fit
- Homes with company
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Playful and athletic)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Weekly wipe or brush)
What to weigh
An Oriental is loud, needs company, and can become anxious or destructive when lonely. It shares the Siamese risks of eye disease, amyloidosis and dental trouble.