Oriental Short Hair vs Sphynx
Compare Oriental Short Hair and Sphynx 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
Oriental Short Hair
Sphynx
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
20 – 25 cm
25 – 30 cm
Weight
2 – 5 kg
2 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
8 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
Oriental Short Hair
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Sphynx
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
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.
About Sphynx
The Sphynx is a medium, muscular, mostly hairless cat with suede‑like skin and visible wrinkles. Highly sociable “velcro” cats, they crave constant company, play, and warmth. They need regular skin, ear, and nail cleaning and do best as indoor pets with attentive owners.
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