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Genotypic and Phenotypic Analysis of Coloration in Oriental and Siamese Cats

From the point of view of genetics, Oriental and Siamese cats distinguish 1 gene – “C” dominant (gene for complete body coloration in Orientals) and recessive “cs” (gene for Siamese color). How do these genes work? In the presence of the “C” gene, the pigment is distributed equally to each hair throughout the cat’s body, […]

A genetic coat color prediction chart for Siamese and Oriental Shorthair cats. It features a grid with rows and columns labeled with genetic combinations (e.g., BB DD, Bb dd). Each cell shows possible coat colors with diamond symbols. The legend explains the symbols: black for Seal Point, brown for Chocolate Point, blue for Blue Point, and purple for Lilac Point. This chart is based on CFA-recognized color points.

Early-age Spaying/Neutering of Cats

Today, nobody disputes the fact that gonadectomy (a surgical procedure by which ovaries or testicles are removed) in animals not intended for breeding is neither a tribute to fashion nor a whim.

Olga Shatokhina, founder of Oriental Shorthair and Siamese Cattery Cataristocrat, embracing one of her kittens
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Tips for Bringing a New Oriental
or Siamese Kitten Home

Give the kitten space: When you first bring your new kitten home, it's important to give them some space to adjust to their new surroundings. Set up a designated area in your home, such as a spare room or a bathroom, where your kitten can stay for the first few days.

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I recently got a beautiful Oriental Shorthair kitten from this Cattery and the entire experience has been top notch. Olga has been very communicative, helpful and very responsive. I loved that she posts photos and other updates about each kitten ongoing. She also made sure I was a good fit for the breed and provided lots of useful information. And the kitten is amazing! At only 14 weeks old she is fully litter box trained, she’s smart, confident, healthy and very sweet.

Angelica Lovquist testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Angelica Lovquist

New York, NY

We are very lucky to live close Cataristocrat. We were able to visit and fell in love with an Oriental and a Bengal kitten. We picked up the Oriental yesterday and will get the Bengal when she is ready. The love they have put in with these kittens shows and we could not be happier with our choice. Thank you for putting so much passion in what you do the quality stands out.

Mike White testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Mike White

Warren, OH

I'd give 10 stars if I could! From the first correspondence with Olga, I knew this whole thing would be wonderful. Olga is knowledgeable, responsive, you can tell she really loves running her cattery too. We just brought Nico home and the entire experience from start to finish was SO professional, SO smooth and so easy. Olga runs her business so well. I love how organized everything is, the updates on kittens down to the pick up and paperwork and supplies provided. I'm excited to be part of the family now! We are in love already and I am so happy that I found this cattery and Olga.

Andrea GiGi testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Andrea GiGi

Lebanon, PA

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