Extremely curious cats who like to be involved, they also love playing with everything possible. Ideal pet for those who have many pets including dogs since they integrate easily with other pets.This Highly energetic cat has high tendency to meow, Child friendly.

The coats fur is short, straight, and dense. Their coat shredding is very little.

Oriental Shorthairs may be colorful works of art, but they are certainly not still-lifes. They are active, agile cats who enjoy a lively game of fetch with their human companions. Natural entertainers, Oriental Shorthairs seem to believe that anything worth doing is worth doing with enthusiasm. Their athletic antics will keep you entertained for hours. A tall cat tree is necessary if you want to keep your Oriental Shorthair from swinging from the drapes or tap-dancing on the top of the bookcases. Active and playful even in their later years, Oriental Shorthairs are the epitome of the interactive cat. The Oriental Shorthair’s high intelligence and curiosity make them natural mischief makers, particularly if you aren’t around to entertain them. Expect to find them in your cupboards, drawers, closets and every other place you’d prefer they weren’t.

This is a very low maintenance animal that only needs a few minutes of hand grooming once a week, however the coat will need more rigorous grooming when it is moulting. Oriental Shorthairs also thrive on human company and do not like being left alone for long periods.

The Oriental will usually live up to 12 years of age, but with the proper care and nutrition can live up to 15 years of age.