Cymric
VS
Oriental Short Hair
Cymric vs Oriental Short Hair
Compare Cymric 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
Cymric
Oriental Short Hair
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 6 kg
2 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 14 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Cymric
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Oriental Short Hair
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
About Cymric
The Cymric is a medium, muscular, longhaired Manx-type cat, usually tailless with a rounded, rabbit-like rump and strong hind legs. It has a plush double coat, comes in many colours, is playful, intelligent, loyal, and people-oriented, but needs careful monitoring for tail and spine issues.
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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