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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 want to thank Olga for our sweet boy Stormy. We’ve had him just over a week and he has added so much joy to our family. This is our first Bengal and even with all the research we’d done and all the help from Olga we were not prepared for such a love bug. He amazes us everyday with how smart, unique and lovable he is. Olga was wonderful to work with and after discovering what we wanted in a cat was able to match us up with exactly what we wanted. Since we live in WV and it would have been a five hr drive one way to pick up Stormy we had him flown in. Olga did all the hard work for us after we gave her several airports near our location. He arrived happy and healthy. Again Thank You Olga for breeding such wonderful cats and sharing them!

Angela Westfall testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Angela Westfall

Buckhannon, WV

So happy with our new little boy!! If you are considering a Bengal you owe it to your self to visit Olga! We have been Bengal parents for over 27 years and are so pleased with the experience with Olga and her husband! Beautiful Bengals and wonderful temperament!

John ONeal testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

John ONeal

Baltimore, OH

Olga is amazing she made everything come together and found a way to get Setsuko to me sadly and securely every during the Covid-19 epidemic. Setsuko is such a wonderful little girl, so sweet and loving with plenty of energy and snuggles togive. I wanted to have another Oriental Shorthair in my life after I lost my Taka to cancer. When I was ready I researched breeders and Olga and Cataristocrat were who I chose to work with. I HIGHLY recommend working with Olga if you are looking for an amazing fur-child. I am so happy I did.

Margee Fisher testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Margee Fisher

Saint Paul, MN

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