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How Much Do Oriental Shorthair Cats Cost

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You have finally decided to have Oriental Shorthair cats joining your family and now you must wonder how much this fancy and elegant breed might cost you. First, before we go there, I want to share why the Oriental Shorthair cats are so popular and glamorous.

Origin:

The Oriental Shorthair is a breed that belongs to the Siamese family. It is thought to have roots in Thailand, however, this type of cat originated in Britain in the 19th century.

Looks:

These cats are one of the smallest breeds and very popular with their triangular heads and large ears. Oriental shorthair height is between 7 and 10 inches and they weigh from 6 to 12 lbs. Their body is very slim with muscular looks but can easily gain weight so you need to be careful with their diet.

how much do oriental shorthair cats cost

Coat and Color:

This breed is very known for its elegant features, short, fine-textured, and various color pattern’s coat. Oriental Shorthairs can have more than 300 color combinations and patterns, which led to them being also named as ‘rainbow cats’. Their eye color depends on their coats, it can be blue or green, but mostly green.

Personality and temperament:

Orientals are one of the most intelligent breeds of cats and also very affectionate and social too. They are very vocal and like to interact with their human friends by meowing, especially at night. Also, the Oriental Shorthair cats are attention seekers, so make sure you give them your love and attention at all times. They love to play and are very curious. Oriental’s personality is very lovable and will bring happiness to your home. These feline friends adapt very well with children, dogs, and other cats as well.

Health:

The lifespan of this breed is between 10 and 15 years. They are generally healthy cats, but they are prone to periodontal disease so they will require brushing their teeth 2-3 times a week. As it is in close relationship with Siamese cats, Oriental shorthair can have similar health problems as them, such as amiloidosis, asthma, heart or digestive diseases. Oriental shorthair cat is also included in the list of cat breeds that are hypoallergenic.

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Oriental shorthair cats price

How much do oriental shorthair cats cost? It depends! There are two options to buy this oriental shorthair breed. Either to adopt from the Oriental shelters or rescue groups or to get it from a breeder. The first is a much cheaper option, it can cost from $70 – $150. If you decide to buy it from a breeder, the price can vary too, it is between $800 – $1500. However, if the cat is from a well-known breeder and has an exceptional appearance, it might reach up to $3000.

Whichever way you want to get your Oriental cat, don’t forget to think about the additional costs, such as transport, vaccinations, registration, maintenance, grooming costs, and also the medical costs that might occur. 

At the end of the day, after considering everything, if you still want your companion to have outstanding looks, and at the same time be intelligent and very affectionate, do not hesitate, Oriental Shorthair cat is the best choice for you!

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