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Mandarin
The Mandarin is a slender, refined, and highly agile cat that is also very muscular. It has a lively and playful nature with a strong personality. This Oriental cat can be somewhat reserved towards strangers but is very affectionate with its owner. The Mandarin prefers not to be alone. Its coat is very easy to care for.
Characteristics
Temperament
The Mandarin has a lively, energetic, and playful nature. It has a strong personality. This cat gets along well with other felines but is reserved and distant towards strangers. The Mandarin is friendly and deeply attached to its owner. It does not like being alone. With its harmonious voice, it is very talkative. The Mandarin’s coat requires minimal grooming.
Physical Characteristics
Colour
Chocolate and lilac are the most desirable coat colours. The Mandarin shares the same colour variations as the Oriental Shorthair.
Body, Legs, and Tail
The Mandarin has a typical Oriental body—long and slender. Its bones are fine, and its muscles are firm. Its legs are long, with the hind legs being longer than the front legs. Its paws are small and oval. The Mandarin’s tail is long and has luxurious fur.
Head, Ears, and Eyes
Mandarins have a long, triangular head with a flat forehead. The profile of the head is straight. The cat has a fine muzzle with a long, straight nose. The chin is firm. The ears are very large but proportionate to the head. The Mandarin has medium-sized, almond-shaped eyes that, like other Oriental breeds, are set at a slight angle. The eye colour is green. In white cats, the eye colour is blue.
Coat
The Mandarin’s coat is semi-long, fine, and silky. It lies flat against the body. The undercoat is thin. The fur is shorter on the shoulders and head. The Mandarin has a plume-like tail.
