Where Do Oriental Shorthairs Originate? Developed in England during the 1950s, the Oriental Shorthair kittens belongs to the Siamese Breed Group alongside the Siamese, Balinese, and Oriental Longhair. Following WWII, a decline in breeding stock led enthusiasts to experiment with new crosses. This period of creative breeding gave rise to the modern Oriental Shorthair, a breed distinguished by...
