Oriental Shorthair: Cousin of Modern Siamese

The Oriental Shorthair in the USA is a close relative of the modern, oriental body shaped Siamese cat. It is has the same slender body shape but under cat association breed standards breeders are not confined to color pointing and certain colors. It seems that anything goes in respect of the coat color and pattern. You just keep the "canvas" (the body) the same! I am talking like a cat breeder/fancier now.

Click on this link to see and read about the Oriental Shorthair cat. And see two more articles that refer to the Oriental Shorthair.

Chocolate self Oriental Shorthair kitten - Photo by demented-pixie