Oriental Longhair

Cat · Longhair · 0 live listings

The Oriental with a semi-long, silky coat and plumed tail, in hundreds of colors and patterns. It has the Oriental’s big ears, green eyes and loud voice, and the same constant need for company and play.

At a glance

Origin
Britain and US, 1970s–80s
Size
Medium · 6–12 lb
Lifespan
12–18 years
Coat
Semi-long, silky, single
Temperament
Vocal, social, playful
Best fit
Homes with company
Species
Cat
Category
Cats
Group
Longhair
Registries
CFA, TICA, ACFA
Papers
5 categories
EnergyPlayful and athletic
AffectionDeeply people-bonded
Grooming loadWeekly comb
Beginner fitEasy care, needy nature

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

An Oriental Longhair is loud and needs company, and it gets anxious when lonely. It shares Siamese-family risks of eye disease, amyloidosis and dental trouble.

Common questions

What health tests should the parents have?

Ask for a DNA result for rdAc progressive retinal atrophy on both parents and family history of amyloidosis or heart disease. Plan on lifelong dental care.

Does the long coat need a lot of grooming?

No. With no dense undercoat, a weekly comb is usually enough to keep it free of tangles.

Can it be left alone during the workday?

It struggles. Like other Siamese-family cats, it bonds closely and gets noisy or stressed when lonely. A second cat often helps.

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Health tests to ask for
Health certificate or vet exam on fileCore vaccinations currentFeLV / FIV negativeFecal screen clearMicrochip registered to the breederFeline DNA health panelHousehold-pet registration

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