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Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental" Compare Ocicat and Balinese. Which is better: Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
 
 
 
Name Ocicat Balinese Oriental
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Mutation Natural
Popularity Rank176316
Reviews000
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Oci Long-haired Siamese Oriental Shorthair
Price
Which one is cheaper, Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental cat?
$800 to $1200 $800 to $1500 $800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership Moderate Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) 		No data available No data available

Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental cat?
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Small
The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds Male: 7 - 11 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
Ocicat have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Oriental Longhair
Similar to the Oriental body type but with a longer coat.
 Foreign (Oriental)
Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.
Ear Shape Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Green Blue Green
Hair Color and Pattern Spotted coat pattern; colours include tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender, fawn, silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, and blue silver. Red
Blue
Seal
Chocolate
Lilac
Cream 		All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.
Coat
What is the difference between Ocicat, Balinese and Oriental coats?
Short Long Hair Short Hair
Leg Lenght Medium Long Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Muscular Slender Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Triangular Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Slanted Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Long and Narrow Straight
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Short
Shaggy 		Silky
Long 		Soft
Curled
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Sturdy Heavy Robust
Tail Length Long and Tapered Plumed Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Average Calm
More Sleep

Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, playful and intelligent Long, very focused and vocal Long, vocal and social
Guarding Instinct High Low Low
Protection Instincts High Low Low
Climbing Ability High High High
Jumping Ability Excellent Excellent Good
Swimming Ability Moderate Poor Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Poor Poor

Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental Health Comparison

Litter Size 3-5 Kittens 1-3 Kittens 2-4 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Affectionate
Vocal
Requires attention 		Affectionate
Moderate grooming
Breeding Requires careful genetic management, moderate litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, raw diet High protein, balanced diet Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance Medium High High
Noise Sensitivity Low Low Low
Genetic Diversity Moderate Low Low
Sensitivity To Changes
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation High Low Low
Feeding Schedule Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Two or more small meals a day Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level Moderate Moderate Low
Exercise Needs Medium High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
12-14 years 10-15 years 12-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental cat?
The Ocicat cat has a very high energy level.
The Balinese cat has a very high energy level.
The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
Yes
Ocicat cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Balinese cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental?
High
Ocicats tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Balineses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
High
Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Periodontal Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Diabetes Mellitus 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma 		Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Asthma
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Medium High Medium
Heat Tolerance Medium High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Hard Medium Medium

Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Moderate and varied sounds Loud and talkative Loud and talkative
Interaction With Other Pets Good, playful and social Good, enjoys the company of other pets Good, very social and playful
Facial Expression Energetic and friendly Intelligent and energetic Vocal and affectionate
Tail Behavior Energetic and friendly tail movements Energetic tail flicks Vocal and affectionate tail movements
Explorer Instincts High High Moderate
Attention Needs High High High
Protectiveness High Low Low
Territoriality High Moderate Low
Independence High Moderate High
Response To Commands High High High
Adaptability To Indoor Life Moderate High High
Hunting Drive High Moderate High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Curious
Playful 		Active
Social
Playful
Escape Tendencies High High High
Curiosity High High High
Hunting Skills High ⬆️ Moderate ⏺️ Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊 Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Moderate High
Aggression Level High Moderate Low
Training Difficulty Easy Easy Easy
Agility High High High
Travel Compatibility Medium Low Medium
Activity
Moderately Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Playful
Medium 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Medium High Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. Ocicat are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Balinese are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: Ocicat cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Average Trainability: Balinese cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Average Trainability: Oriental cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
Active Affectionate Energetic
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
Ocicat cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Balinese cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental?
High: Ocicat cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Balinese cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
The Ocicat cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Balinese cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
Very dog-friendly: Ocicat owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Balinese owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental?
Outstanding: Ocicat is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Balinese is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

Ocicat vs Balinese vs Oriental Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate Moderate Low
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Comb
Deshedding Tool
Dental CareLow Moderate High
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ocicat coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Balinese cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, Ocicat or Balinese or Oriental?
High
If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.
Moderate
This cat breed is of average shedding.
High
If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

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