An outgoing, friendly personality plus a silky, luxurious coat: These are just two things that make the Oriental Longhair Cat stand out! These lovely – and loving – cats share so many traits with their Oriental Shorthair cousins and other Oriental cat: They’re playful, intelligent, and far more social than the average feline, with a built-in need for attention. Bring an Oriental Longhair cat into your home, and you’ll have a friend for life. These cats love nothing quite so much as to follow their favorite person’s every move, poking curious noses into everything from the refrigerator to the bathtub, and reaching out to tap with a paw whenever anything looks out of place. Not only do Oriental Longhairs use body language to express themselves, they have the ability to develop an impressive vocabulary of meows, trills, and chirps in keeping with their Siamese heritage. These gregarious cats are opinionated and they love to engage in conversation. When it comes to companionship, the Oriental Longhair cat has some special needs. These cats don’t do well at all when they’re left alone for too long; in fact, they can become seriously distressed or develop destructive habits if they’re deprived of the ability to socialize. While they do tend to choose a favorite human to follow and snuggle with, they’re happy making friends with other family members including those with four legs and fur. Another social cat or a friendly dog makes the ideal companion for an Oriental Longhair, particularly if you’re someone who spends quite a bit of time away from home. As cats go, Oriental Longhairs are certainly more affectionate than most. If your family wants at least one fantastic cuddle buddy, this breed is more than capable of lending a paw.