Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Oriental	Exotic Shorthair	Bambino
Origins	United States	United States	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	16	1	51
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Oriental Shorthair	Exotic	Bambino Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino cat?	$800 to $1500	$1200 to $2200	$1800 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	High
Breed Recognition	No data available	No data available	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 5 - 9 pounds, Female: 5 - 7 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	No data available	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Oriental have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Copper Blue Blue-Green	Green Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint.	Red Blue Chocolate Lilac Cream Black White	All colors and patterns
Coat What is the difference between Oriental, Exotic Shorthair and Bambino coats?	Short Hair	Dense	Hairless (fine downy fur)
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Short
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Slender	Robust
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Flat-faced	Large and Prominent
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Short and Broad	Short and Broad
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Robust	Fine	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Long and Tapered	Short and Stubby
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, vocal and social	Short to moderate, calm and gentle	Short to moderate, playful
Guarding Instinct	Low	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	Low	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	High	Low	Low
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Poor

Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate Moderate grooming	Affectionate Moderate grooming	High grooming Sensitive skin
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size	Requires careful genetic management, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high fiber	Low fat, high fiber	Low fat, high fiber
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity
Food Motivation	Low	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Low	Low
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	12-14 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino cat?	The Oriental cat has a very high energy level.	The Exotic Shorthair cat has an average energy level.	The Bambino cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	Yes Oriental cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Exotic Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Bambino cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino?	High Orientals tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Exotic Shorthairs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Asthma	Kidney Disease Mouth and gum disease Hyperthyroidism Heart disease Cystitis	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Skin Diseases (due to lack of fur)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Loud and talkative	Quiet and gentle meows	Quiet and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, very social and playful	Good, calm and friendly	Good, playful and friendly
Facial Expression	Vocal and affectionate	Gentle and calm	Playful and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Vocal and affectionate tail movements	Gentle and calm tail movements	Playful tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Low
Attention Needs	High	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Low	Low	Low
Territoriality	Low	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	High	Low	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Low
Play Style	Active Social Playful	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Low	Low
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Oriental are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Energetic Explorer. Exotic Shorthair are extremely playful and energetic.	Energetic Explorer. Bambino are extremely playful and energetic.
Trainability	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.	Moderately Trainable: Exotic Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.	Difficult to Train: Bambino cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	Energetic	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Oriental cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Exotic Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bambino cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino?	High: Oriental cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Exotic Shorthair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Bambino cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	The Oriental cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Exotic Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Bambino cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	Very dog-friendly: Oriental owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Exotic Shorthair cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Bambino owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino?	Outstanding: Oriental is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Exotic Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: Bambino is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	High	No data available	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Oriental coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Exotic Shorthair cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Bambino coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Oriental or Exotic Shorthair or Bambino?	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.	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.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

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Oriental vs Exotic Shorthair vs Bambino Cat Breed Comparison

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