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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 was invited into their home to spend some bonding time with Siberia and her siblings. We had tea , visited, and played. Wonderful start to a new relationship with my new family addition. Siberia is everything I expected and more. I have nothing but praise for this family and how they conduct business. If I adopt again , they will be at the top of my list.

Jacobs Rod testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Jacobs Rod

Connersville, IN

I found cataristocrat during a google search as I was looking for a black bengal kitten. I was lucky to find that they had one marbled boy available. After speaking for about a week we both decided that it was a good fit. Olga has been fantastic throughout the entire process. Zephyr is amazing and my two current cats love him. Thank you so much. Don’t hesitate to deal with cataristocrat. The whole process went seamlessly.

Alan Joseph testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Alan Joseph

Tuckahoe, NY

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

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