Slender, lean cats, but by no means skinny. They have a graceful body on high thin legs, a very long tail, a small head with a narrow elongated wedge-shaped muzzle on a long neck and very large ears. This type is best characterised by the word "extreme", i.e. all characteristics are brought to a pronounced state.

Oriental Shorthair

Oriental Cat

These cats are quite harmoniously built. However, the Oriental Shorthair's ears look gigantic in comparison to their refined build. Oriental cats are very friendly, sociable and curious.

Abyssian Cat

Abyssian Cat

The Abyssinian is a breed of domestic short-haired cat with a distinctive "ticked" tabby coat, in which individual hairs are banded with different colors.