Oriental Bicolour

The Oriental Bicolour is an Oriental-type cat marked with white spotting along with the long body, wedge head, and large-eared profile of the Siamese and Oriental family. Breed programs used bicolor domestic or related outcrosses to add white patterning while retaining Oriental movement, head type, and personality. The result can include high-white patterns, tuxedo-like markings, or smaller white areas, depending on line and registry rules.

Because spelling and recognition vary, Oriental Bicolour cats should be described with their registry context. Owners can expect much of the same daily experience as with other Orientals: strong social attachment, vocal communication, athletic play, and a short coat that is easy to keep tidy. Breeders need to balance white distribution with clear Oriental type and sound health, rather than selecting only for flashy markings. Buyers should ask how the cat is registered, whether it belongs to an Oriental Bicolour program, and what health testing is standard in that line.

Colors: Bicolor, Black, Blue, Blue Point, Brown, Calico, Chocolate, Chocolate Point, Cinnamon, Classic Tabby, Cream, Cream Point, Dilute Calico, Dilute Tortoiseshell, Fawn, Flame Point, Golden, Harlequin, Lilac, Lilac Point, Lynx Point, Mackerel Tabby, Mink, Pointed, Red, Seal Point, Sepia, Shaded, Shell, Silver, Smoke, Spotted Tabby, Tabby, Ticked Tabby, Torbie, Tortoiseshell, Van, White