Oriental is an umbrella term for a group of breeds which have their origins in Asia. These include the Angora, Persian and Siamese breeds.
They tend to have sleek bodies which are muscular and are heavier then they look. They have a wedge shaped face, large ears and almond eyes, with long legs and thin tapered tail. There are diverse range of pattens and marking and have both short hair and long hair varieties. Those with short hair are sometimes referred to as “painted on” as they are so short and very tight. The long hair oriental cats have been created by cross breeding with other pedigree breeds.
