British Shorthair
VS
Oriental Short Hair
British Shorthair vs Oriental Short Hair
Compare British Shorthair 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
British Shorthair
Oriental Short Hair
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 36 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 8 kg
2 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 17 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
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
British Shorthair
Easy to train
Oriental Short Hair
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
About British Shorthair
British Shorthairs are sturdy, medium‑large cats with round faces, dense plush coats and many colours, best known in blue with copper eyes. Calm, quietly affectionate and suited to indoor or apartment life, they mature slowly and need moderate play, grooming and weight control.
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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