Like many Siamese-related breeds, Oriental shorthair cats are known for their chatty nature. Unlike their relatives, these cats have an unusual vocalization that sounds more like a honk than a meow.

Oriental cats are a very popular purebred breed. They get along nicely in a ... Any combination of color and pattern that you can find in a shorthair also exists as a longhaired version.

others consider them to be a part of the Siamese and Oriental breeds. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) was the first cat registry to come up with the name "colorpoint shorthair." The registry ...