These elegant, svelte cats remain playful, spirited and loyal well beyond their youth. Second Best of Breed Oriental Shorthair, Ebony Silver Tabby Male. From the tip of its nose to the end of its long, whippy tail, the Oriental is a study in sleek design. This elegant cat gracefully glides across the room on its tall, slender legs. The lines of its angular head flow into its large flaring ears, and are complimented by its almond shaped eyes.
Orientals represent a diverse group of cats that have their foundation in the Siamese breed.
When the Oriental Shorthair was accepted for championship status in 1977 it rapidly became one of CFA s most popular breeds. With the 1995 addition of the Oriental Longhair into this family of sleek, muscular felines the Oriental breed can provide a cat for just about anyone. With over 300 different colors and patterns to choose from, you re guaranteed to find an Oriental that will tickle your fancy. Imagine a Siamese wearing a head to toe coat in white, red, cream, ebony, blue, chestnut, lavender, cinnamon or fawn. These are our solids.