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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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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Olga has the most incredible Cattery! My sweet Lily has the most beautiful personality and disposition, I couldn't believe how perfectly acclimated she was from the start. The process was incredible, I thought I would be reaching out more but I didn't even need to because she sets you up with your own page which has all her appointments scheduled dates, and how she did after her visit. Frequent photos to watch her grow. Direct and clear pickup and shipping instructions and an entire packet sent home with her. I received a list of her favorite toys, current food, and litter which made her arrival home seamless like she was right at home and you can instantly tell how well-socialized her kittens are.

Amethyst Green testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Amethyst Green

Tacoma, WA

I have been wanting an oriental shorthair for years and with much research, luckily found CatAristocrat. Olga couldn't have made the adoption process any easier. Payment was super simple and Olga took care of all the shipping legwork. She quickly answered any questions and always kept me updated with pictures. My boy far exceeded all my expectations. He is loving, affectionate, playful and healthy. Olga loves what she does and it truly shows. I won't hesitate to go back to CatAristocrat for another kitten.

Jeane McKenna testimonial for Cataristocrat Cattery

Jeane McKenna

Whitman, MA

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

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