Page 47 - The Complete Cat Breed Book (DK)

SHOR THAIRS 45

ORIENTAL CINNAMON AND FAWN

THIS BEAUTIFUL CAT HAS TWO UNUSUAL COLOR VERSIONS

Place of origin UK These variations of the Oriental Shorthair are rare because
Date of origin 1960s it has proved difficult for breeders to produce their subtle colors.
Breed registries CFA, FIFe, The first Cinnamon was a kitten born in the 1960s to a male
GCCF, TICA
Abyssinian (p.83) and a female seal point Siamese (pp.54–5).
Weight range 9–14lb (4–6.5kg)
The attractive and unusual shade of this kitten’s coat—a lighter,
Grooming
reddish-tinged version of the rich brown Oriental solid-coloring
known as Havana—inspired its breeder to develop a new line.
Colors and patterns Fawn Orientals, which were developed slightly later, are an even
Cinnamon and fawn with no
trace of white. more diluted brown and their coats have a mushroom-pink or
rosy tint, especially when seen in sunlight.
Vivid
green eyes

Long, whippy
thin tail Typical Oriental
body shape, lean
and muscular

Color of nose
leather
coordinates
with coat
Fawn coloring
has warm
pinkish tinge

Fine,
close-lying
cinnamon coat

Long,
slender legs
Dainty paws