Balinese
VS
Oriental Short Hair
Balinese vs Oriental Short Hair
Compare Balinese and Oriental Short Hair side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Balinese
Oriental Short Hair
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 28 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
2 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Balinese
Oriental Short Hair
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
About Balinese
The Balinese is a semi‑longhaired Siamese‑type cat with vivid blue eyes, silky low‑shedding coat, and plumed tail. Active, very vocal, and people focused, it thrives on attention, play, training, and vertical space, suiting interactive homes more than quiet, hands‑off households.
About Oriental Short Hair
Oriental Shorthairs are elegant, athletic cats with a Siamese‑type body, large ears and a sleek, low‑maintenance coat in many colors and patterns. Highly social, vocal, playful and intelligent, they crave daily interaction, mental stimulation and close companionship with their people.
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