Guide Note

The Oriental Longhair is a breed related to the Oriental Shorthair and Balinese. The cat was a result of an accidental mating between the two breeds in the 1980s. ¹

Fast Facts

1. Result of Oriental Shorthair bred with Balinese in late 1970s
2. Small to medium size
3. Slender body
4. Known as Angora in Britain
5. In Europe they are called Javanese
6. Very talkative
7. Require little grooming
8. Was not accepted formally into the Cat Fancier's Association until 1995 ²

Oriental Longhair Features

With almond shaped green eyes and a medium sized chin, the long slender oriental longhair has proportionate legs yet soft muscles. Their tail is long and narrow and ends at a fine point and their feet are small. Their coats come in a variety of colors from silver to fawn to cream. ³

Living with an Oriental Longhair

The oriental longhair is extremely active and likes to to be involved with people. They have extensive reaching abilities and can climb almost anywhere. They are smart, curious, and extremely trusting and hate being separated by closed doors. They are devoted companions and while they can be noisy and mischievous, they are extremely endearing and loving. ⁴