Oriental Longhair facts for kids
The Oriental Longhair is a beautiful type of cat. It looks a lot like the Oriental Shorthair. Both are part of the Siamese cat family. This cat was first called the British Angora. But in 2002, cat lovers in Britain changed its name. They did this to avoid mixing it up with the Turkish Angora cat.
What They Look Like
Oriental Longhairs have a long, sleek body. They have a long, silky coat of fur. Their fur comes in many different colors. These include black, blue, chocolate, and lilac. You can also find them in cinnamon, caramel, fawn, red, cream, silver, white, and apricot. Some Oriental Longhairs have special patterns. These can be tortoiseshell or tabby patterns. Their eyes are shaped like almonds. Most Oriental Longhairs have green eyes. However, white Oriental Longhairs can have green or blue eyes. Some even have two different colored eyes!
How They Act
Oriental Longhairs are very active cats. They love to play a lot. If no one is around, they can play with their toys by themselves. They enjoy jumping onto furniture and high places. These cats are very smart and social. They are also very loyal to their owners. They usually get along well with other cats. This is especially true if the other cats are of the same breed. Oriental Longhairs stay playful even when they are grown up. They like people who are active. They also get along well with children and dogs.
Images for kids
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A cute Oriental Longhair kitten with red fur.
See also
In Spanish: Gato oriental de pelo largo para niños
