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FIG. 016
PLATE NO. 016Felis catus
Specimen
Oriental Shorthair
A Siamese in hundreds of colors, the Oriental Shorthair is svelte, intense, and utterly devoted. It talks constantly, demands to be the center of attention, and shadows its person everywhere. Razor-smart and athletic, it needs daily play and company — it does not cope with being left alone. The fine short coat is effortless, but this is a high-interaction cat for people who want a true sidekick.
+ Strengths
03- 01Extremely smart, athletic, and interactive
- 02Intensely bonded and affectionate
- 03Easy short coat in endless colors
− Things to consider
03- 01Very vocal and attention-demanding
- 02Cannot tolerate being left alone
- 03Needs daily interactive play
Trait profile
15 dimensions · 0–10 scale- 01Size
- 05/10
- 02Energy level
- 08/10
- 03Affection
- 09/10
- 04Vocalness
- 09/10
- 05Shedding
- 03/10
- 06Grooming needs
- 02/10
- 07Friendliness
- 08/10
- 08Good with kids
- 07/10
- 09Good with other pets
- 07/10
- 10Independence
- 02/10
- 11Intelligence
- 09/10
- 12Health robustness
- 05/10
- 13Allergy-friendly
- 03/10
- 14Longevity
- 07/10
- 15Affordability
- 04/10