Japanese Bobtail (Long Hair)
VS
Oriental Long Hair
Japanese Bobtail (Long Hair) vs Oriental Long Hair
Compare Japanese Bobtail (Long Hair) and Oriental Long 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
Japanese Bobtail (Long Hair)
Oriental Long Hair
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 5 kg
2 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Japanese Bobtail (Long Hair)
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Oriental Long Hair
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
About Japanese Bobtail (Long Hair)
Medium, athletic cat with a unique pompom tail and silky semi‑long coat that seldom mats. Outgoing, vocal, and highly intelligent, it craves interaction, play, and puzzle toys. Generally healthy, it has ancient roots in Japanese culture and is often linked with good fortune.
About Oriental Long Hair
Oriental Longhairs are elegant, longhaired relatives of the Siamese, with slim, athletic bodies, wedge heads, and large ears. They have silky, easy‑care coats in many colors, are intelligent, playful, very vocal, people‑oriented, and thrive on active, interactive homes.
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