A refined Oriental type with a long coat

This semi longhaired Oriental type was obtained recently by crossing Oriental Shorthairs and Balinese (longhaired Siamese). Today, American breeders continue to cross Oriental Shorthairs, Balinese, and Siamese in order to better establish the new breed’s characteristics.

The Oriental Longhair received provisional recognition from the C.F.A. in 1994. T.I.C.A. published a standard in 1998.

This breed is still rare in Europe.

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Characteristics

These lively, energetic, playful cats with a strong personality are calmer and more even-tempered than the Oriental Shorthair.
Oriental Longhairs are sociable, getting along well with other cats, but reserved with strangers.
Very affectionate and highly attached to their owner, they are real “talkers” with a lovely voice. They do not like being left alone. They are easy to groom.