Among all cat breeds, the Oriental short-haired cat should be an easily identifiable breed. His pair of flying ears can be seen at a glance. The body shape of Oriental shorthair cats is very similar to Siamese cats. Wedge-shaped head, muscular torso, slender and soft tail, short coat close to the skin. Body hair comes in a variety of colors and forms, with lavender and ocher being its unique colors. Eyes are mostly green, but also amber. The coat color is rich and comes in various colors.

1. Coat color characteristics

Solid color: no stripes, pure white, jet black, blue, chocolate, lavender, mustard, light tan. Tortoise colors: orange, black and chocolate. The color of the root color of the hair: Rendering color: The color of the base fades for a short period. Silver: Colored only at the tips of the hair. Markings include: wide stripes; straight narrow stripes; and narrow vertical stripes on the notochord.

Spots: round, evenly distributed spots. Spotted Oriental Shorthair cats are also commonly known as: MAUS are often mistaken for Egyptian cats. Alternate hair has rings of dark and light coloring between the stripes and spots.

2. Physical characteristics

Head: Long type, can be framed by an equilateral triangle. The side profile is straight and has no nose termination. Viewed from the side profile, the skull is slightly bulging. The muzzle is small and delicately shaped. The nose is long and pointed. Chin is of medium size.

Ears: Large, widely spaced, broad at the base, and pointed at the tips.

Eyes: Medium in size, almond-shaped, with sharply sloping tips. The distance between the eyes is one width. The neck is long and slender. Except for the white individuals of this species, which have blue eyes, the other individuals have emerald eyes. Individuals with red or cream coats may have yellow or bronze eyes. Note: This breed's eye color does not stabilize until it is 1 year old. The body is long, slender and tubular. The abdomen is narrow and the bones are fine. The muscles are tight and the muscle fibers are long.

Legs and claws: The legs are slender and in proportion to the body, with the front legs slightly shorter than the hind legs. The bones are fine. The claws are small and oval. The tail is slender and slender at the base, gradually tapering toward the tip.

Coat: short, dense, fine, silky, flat. Physical Condition: Muscular, strong, but not emaciated, neither underweight nor overweight. Note: Breeds allowed for crossbreeding: Siamese, Balinese, Oriental Longhair. Undesirable sexual characteristics: The head is round, wide, and too short. Muzzle too short and too wide. The nose terminates or there is a separation between the cheek and nose. The chin is large or retracted. The ears are too small and the spacing is too small. The eyes are round and small. The body is short and stocky. Short Legs. The bones are thick and heavy. The coat is rough.