Cat breed guide
Oriental Shorthair
The Oriental Shorthair is a lively, talkative and sociable cat with a very short, fine coat that is low maintenance and sheds minimally. It is highly active and enjoys games such as fetch. The GCCF says it does well with children, other cats and dogs, but generally does not do well as an only cat.
Oriental Shorthair at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 3.5 to 5 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 2.5 to 4 kg
- Lifespan
- 12 to 15 years
- Coat
- short, fine textured, glossy or satin-like, lying close to the body
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Shedding
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Trainability
- Good with children
5 means it sheds heavily
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it learns quickly and eagerly
5 means it suits a family best
Comparisons
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, Oriental, https://www.gccfcats.org/getting-a-cat/choosing/cat-breeds/oriental/, read 2026-10-05
- Cat Fanciers' Association, Oriental, https://cfa.org/breed/oriental/, read 2026-10-05
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.