Side by side
Put a few breeds side by side before you make up your mind.
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| Breed |  Oriental Shorthair |  Siamese |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom, from Siamese lines | Thailand |
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Coat | Short | Short |
| Weight | 3–5.5 kg | 3–6 kg |
| Lifespan | 12–15 yrs | 15–20 yrs |
| Energy | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Affection | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Grooming needs | 2/10 | 2/10 |
| Vocality | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Good with kids | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Good with pets | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Shedding | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Flat fit | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Running cost | €75 / month | €72 / month |
Oriental Shorthair verdict
The Siamese in three hundred colours, with the volume knob left where it was.
Get one if
- · You want a cat that follows you room to room and comments on it
- · Someone is home for much of the day, or there is a second cat
- · You can provide real climbing height
Think again if
- · You need a quiet home, or work on calls all day
- · The flat is empty eight hours a day and this would be the only cat
- · You want a cat that entertains itself
Siamese verdict
The most articulate cat in the room
Get one if
- · People home most of the day
- · Owners who enjoy a talkative, involved cat
- · Anyone interested in clicker training
Think again if
- · Noise-sensitive households
- · People out at work ten hours a day
- · Anyone wanting an aloof, independent cat