Oriental

The Oriental was initially created in England in the 1950s by crossing the Siamese with domestic Shorthairs and Russian Blues. In the late 1960s, American breeders presented their own Oriental, which was a mix of Abyssinians, Domestic Shorthairs, and Siamese. Both longhaired and shorthaired Orientals exist today, with longhairs being rare. With large ears and a lean body, this breed comes in over 300 patterns and colors. Solid colors include red, cream, chestnut, lavender, and blue. When it comes to personality, this cat is energetic and playful. It does well in busy homes with older kids and/or other pets, as long as the pets are as active. If paired with less active animals in a household, the Oriental may act as a nuisance to the calmer pets. It takes an experienced cat owner to manage an Oriental as it is very intelligent and needs a lot of attention and playtime. If it does not get what it wants, it tends to meow loudly—it is a rather vocal breed. This cat is similar to the Siamese in some ways. It loves playing and meeting new people. This aside, however, Orientals tend to bond with one individual.