Ocicat
VS
Oriental Short Hair
Ocicat vs Oriental Short Hair
Compare Ocicat 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
Ocicat
Oriental Short Hair
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 7 kg
2 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Ocicat
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 Ocicat
The Ocicat is a medium-large, muscular cat with a short, spotted coat that resembles a wild ocelot but is fully domestic. Social, confident, and intelligent, it enjoys tricks, leash walks, and fetch. Active and people oriented, it thrives on company, play, and simple weekly grooming.
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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