Khao Manee vs Oriental Short Hair
Compare Khao Manee 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
Khao Manee
Oriental Short Hair
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 5 kg
2 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 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
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Khao Manee
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Oriental Short Hair
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
About Khao Manee
The Khao Manee is an ancient Thai “White Gem” cat with a pure white coat and vivid eyes, often odd‑colored. Medium, athletic and graceful, it is sociable, vocal, intelligent and playful, bonding closely with people. Still rare, breeders emphasize health, hearing tests and diversity.
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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