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ORIENTAL—WHITE

THIS DAINTY ARISTOCRATIC CAT HAS A SPARKLING WHITE COAT

Place of origin UK Development of this breed began in the 1950s, with crosses
Date of origin 1950s between the Siamese and white shorthaired cats. In the UK
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, the first of these hybrids had either orange or blue eyes, but
GCCF, TICA
selective breeding produced cats with blue eyes only, which
Weight range 9–14lb (4–6.5kg)
were given the name of Foreign White. In the US, either green
Grooming
or blue eyes are permitted, and the cat is regarded as a solid-
colored variant of the Oriental Shorthair, known as the Oriental
Colors and patterns White. This striking breed has the
White only.
characteristic elongated lines and
vibrant personality of the Siamese.
Many blue-eyed white cats have a
Pink nose leather
genetically linked tendency to
Almond-shaped
deafness, but the Foreign White blue eyes
is free from this defect.

Long,
lithe body
Wedge-shaped,
Very large, tapering head
pointed ears
Neat oval paws
Short, fine,
close-lying
white coat

Taut
abdomen
Slender legs