Oriental Longhair
The Oriental Longhair is the longhaired version of the Oriental Shorthair — an Oriental Shorthair in every respect except coat length.
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Origin
United Kingdom
Lifespan
12–15 years
Weight
3–5 kg (6.5–11 lbs)
Height
20–25 cm (8–10 in)
Exercise
15 to 25 min/day
Diet
Obligate carnivore — high-quality food appropriate for an active cat.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Felidae
Genus
Felis
The Story
The Oriental Longhair is the longhaired version of the Oriental Shorthair — an Oriental Shorthair in every respect except coat length. It shares the Siamese-derived body type and personality of the Oriental Shorthair but with a flowing, silky semi-long coat and spectacular plumed tail. In FIFe the breed is known as the Angora — not to be confused with the Turkish Angora. It comes in the same extraordinary colour range as the Oriental Shorthair — over 300 combinations.
Also Known As
Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
Source: wikimedia
Identical to the Oriental Shorthair in body type — long, tubular, elegant body, wedge-shaped head, large triangular ears — but with a silky, fine, semi-long coat that flows close to the body and a distinctive plumed tail.
Grooming
Moderate
Shedding
Moderate
Coat Length
semi-long
Coat Type
silky
Brushing
2-3x-Weekly
Bathing
Rarely
Coat Colors
Recognized By
Source: wikimedia
Temperament & Personality
Identical to the Oriental Shorthair and Siamese — extremely vocal, demanding, people-dependent, and social. Among the most vocal and interactive of all cat breeds.
Personality Scores
Adaptability
4/5Attention Need
5/5Friendliness
4/5Playfulness
5/5Protectiveness
1/5Living Profile
Ideal Space
Apartment
Daily Exercise
15 to 25 min/day
Ideal Weather
15°C to 28°C
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor-Preferred
Cognitive Benchmarks
Adaptability
40%
Attention
50%
Playfulness
50%
Communication Style
Vocal Profile
loud
Stress Signals
excessive vocalisation, pica, over-grooming, spraying, clinginess
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •Brushing 2–3 times weekly. Same high social needs as Oriental Shorthair and Siamese. Pairs strongly recommended.
Nutrition Notes
Long-haired Oriental Shorthair. Same health as Siamese/Oriental. Amyloidosis. Dental disease. 300+ colour combos with long coat.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Senior Care
Same as Oriental Shorthair/Siamese. Amyloidosis. PRA. Dental. Semi-long silky coat in 300+ colours. CFA merged with Oriental SH. 12-15 years.
Wellbeing Activities
Nutrition & Sustenance
Daily Calories (Adult)
350 kcal
Daily Calories (Young)
250 kcal
Recommended Foods
Foods to Avoid
Health Overview
Same as Siamese/Oriental Shorthair — amyloidosis, PRA, HCM, dental disease.
Common Conditions
Price Estimates
Pricing Guide
Average estimates as of 2025
Long-haired Oriental SH. 300+ colours. India: suits climate.
Purchase Price
$600 to $2,000
Adoption Fee
$75 to $350
Data from 2025
Fun Facts
The Oriental Longhair holds the same record as its shorthaired sibling — over 300 recognised colour and pattern combinations, the widest colour range of any longhaired cat breed.
In FIFe, the breed is registered as "Angora" — a name that causes confusion with the Turkish Angora, which is an entirely different ancient natural breed. The two breeds share a coat type but have distinct origins and genetics.
