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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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Thank you Olga for letting me buy this lovely bengal female, Julya.. I picked Julya because I wanted a snow female of high quality for breeding and show. I got exactly what I was looking, for including a very social and friendly cat. I will like to give all best recommends to this breeder, she is so professional and at the same time a very nice person. PS. No problems about having the cat coming all the way home to Denmark, everything was arranged for me, and my little bengal came home to me safely. Thank you. Please feel free to contact me if necessary. Best regards, mette from harlekin-bengals Denmark

Mette Koch testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Mette Koch

Klippinge, Denmark

Olga and the Cataristocrat are the best. I found them through a nicely done website and appreciated Olga's responsive and informative communication throughout the process. I was worried about the cat being flown across the country but Ruby fared well in her big trip. She is home now and filling this place with fun, love, and joy. A delightful kitten who had a great start in life. Thank you so much, Olga.

Mary Kenney testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Mary Kenney

Lenexa, KS

We just brought our new baby, a beautiful black female oriental shorthair, home last week from picking her up from Olga’s Cataristocrat Cattery. We reserved our baby just after birth. Our entire experience with Olga has been very good. Olga and her husband have implemented a user friendly interactive website that kept us up-to-date and informed about our kitty's progress- her growth, health, vet appointments and procedures during the sixteen weeks we waited for the pickup date to arrive. My husband and I elected to drive to Ashland to pickup our new baby. Upon our pickup, Olga had everything well organized to turnover to us all the breeder and veterinary paperwork, resource information, kitten toys, dry and wet food, and litter. We can tell that Olga's heart went into caring for our baby, the kitten is so loving, sweet and well-mannered. Olga did a great job initially raising our kitten with social skills making the transition with our new baby into our home easy and effortless. Olga has followed up with us showing her commitment as a first class breeder. We love our Cataristscat kitten and recommend Olga without reservation. Olga, thank you for everything! Chip & Tammy

Chip Ross testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Chip Ross

Austin, TX

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