| Oriental Longhair is a long and slender cat quite similar | | | | seen as well. Ears are large and pointed. Legs are long |
| to the Siamese in its body structure. It is also known | | | | and so is the bushy tail. |
| as British Angora. First recognition of this feline was in | | | | Though Oriental Longhairs are generally quite healthy |
| the late nineteenth century when it was found to be | | | | there have been cases of liver and heart disorders in |
| distinct from the Persian in its coat and physique. This | | | | them. These include hepatic amyloidosis and dilated |
| recognition did not last long and it was only in the | | | | cardiomyopathy in some lines. There is also a |
| nineteen sixties that breeders in United Kingdom | | | | somewhat increased incidence of dental disorders |
| started developing this cat in earnest. It was named | | | | including plaque buildup and gum inflammation. On the |
| British Angora to distinguish it from Turkish Angora, a | | | | whole though these elegant cats are healthy and live |
| separate breed, and it was only recently, in 2002, | | | | for over fifteen years in an indoor environment. |
| that British cat fancies named it as the Oriental | | | | Intelligent and playful by nature, Oriental Longhairs are |
| Longhair. | | | | very active cats. They can be mischievous and |
| A lithe and tubular body is the hallmark of this svelte | | | | demanding at times and are quite inquisitive. Like their |
| but muscular cat. Coat is silky and long though single | | | | relative Siamese cats, the British Angoras are very |
| layered. It occurs in a variety of colors and patterns | | | | vocal and expressive. Their fondness for high places |
| including apricot, blue, black, chocolate, cinnamon, | | | | is also famous. Even with their active lifestyles these |
| fawn, lilac, red, tipped and tabby. Head is wedge | | | | felines take time to develop close attachments to |
| shaped and the almond shaped eyes are usually | | | | their humans whom they will follow around |
| green to blue in coloration. Odd-eyed cats are often | | | | everywhere. |