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ORIENTAL LONGHAIR

A TYPICAL ORIENTAL CAT THAT NEEDS PLENTY OF COMPANY AND AMUSEMENT

Place of origin UK Known originally as the British Angora, the Oriental Longhair
Date of origin 1960s was renamed in 2002 to avoid confusion with the Turkish Angora
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, (p.178). The breed was developed in the 1960s in an attempt to
GCCF, TICA
re-create the silky-haired Angora cats that were favored pets in
Weight range 6–11lb (2.5–5kg)
Victorian households until ousted by the up-and-coming Persians.
Grooming
Breeding programs included various longhaired Oriental cats, such
as the Balinese (pp.156–7), producing what is in essence a
Colors and patterns longhaired Siamese—lithe-bodied and elegant but without color
Many colors, including solid,
smoke, and shaded; tortie, points. Curious, playful, and highly active, the Oriental Longhair
tabby, and bicolor patterns. loves to be the center of family attention, but often chooses one
person with whom to form a close bond.
Striking,
almond-shaped
green eyes
Wide-based,
triangular ears

Fine, silky, semi-long
coat with no undercoat
Long,
elegant neck

Rounded head

Chocolate Long, angular,
coat color well-muscled body

Plumed,
tapering tail

Slender legs with
fine bone structure

Neat, oval
paws