Buyer's Guide
First 30 Days with an Oriental Kitten: A Week-by-Week Protocol
Your Oriental kitten's first 30 days at home: a week-by-week adaptation protocol — the safe room method, a shopping checklist, and when to call the vet.
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Articles about Oriental and Siamese cats - health, care, and life at Floriente.
Life at Floriente
Our Families: Stories and Reviews from Floriente Kitten Owners
Real Floriente Cattery reviews: five families, five Oriental kittens — why they chose the breed, how adaptation went, and why they come back.
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Life at Floriente
A Day at Floriente Cattery
What daily life at an Oriental cattery really looks like: 6 a.m. breakfast, a wood stove, and kittens raised in the middle of family life at Floriente.
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About the Breed
Genetic Testing of Oriental Cats: What a Breeder Should Be Checking
Genetic testing for Oriental cats: which tests a breeder must show (PRA, PK Deficiency), the vaccination schedule, breed health, and realistic lifespan.
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Buyer's Guide
Red Flags When Buying a Kitten Online: How to Tell a Breeder from a Scammer
Buying a kitten online? Learn the 3 scam schemes, a 7-point verification checklist, and how a real breeder differs from a fraudster before you pay any deposit.
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Buyer's Guide
What to Ask a Breeder Before Buying a Kitten: 18 Questions That Separate a Responsible Breeder from a Seller
18 questions to ask a cat breeder before buying a kitten — health, genetics, socialization, documents, and the questions a good breeder asks you back.
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Buyer's Guide
From Our Home to Yours: How We Prepare a Kitten to Move
How we prepare an Oriental kitten for the move: Watch Me Grow updates, the 'trousseau' that travels along, handover day, and what's normal in the first week.
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Buyer's Guide
How Much Does an Oriental Cat Cost in 2026?
Oriental cat price in 2026: pet/breed/show ranges (€800–4,500), what's included, the real economics of breeding, and a transparent breeder vs 'DM me' table.
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Buyer's Guide
How to Choose an Oriental Kitten from a Breeder
How to choose an Oriental kitten: pet/breed/show classes, reading character from birth, the breeder's buyer interview, and the 7-item EU handover checklist.
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About the Breed
Oriental Cats with Kids, Dogs, and Other Cats: What It Actually Looks Like
Do Oriental cats get along with dogs, kids, and other cats? A breeder's 5-step intro protocol, real cases, and why scent — not character — decides.
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About the Breed
10 Things to Know Before Getting an Oriental Cat
10 things to know before getting an Oriental Shorthair: velcro cat, separation anxiety, vocal nature, and an honest pros-and-cons fit check.
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About the Breed
Are Oriental Cats Really That Talkative?
Are Oriental cats really that vocal? Yes — with a sound dictionary, a Siamese comparison, and an honest fit-check before you commit. Plus FAQ.
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About the Breed
Why Oriental Cats Are Called "Dogs in Cat Skin"
Oriental cats fetch toys, meet you at the door, follow you everywhere. Why they bond like dogs — and what to expect from a Floriente kitten.
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About the Breed
Oriental Colors: A Basic Guide With Examples From Our Cats
Learn to read EMS color codes through three Floriente cats. 9 base colors, 4 tabby patterns, 600+ combinations — a basic guide for pet-class owners.
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About the Breed
Oriental vs Siamese Cat: What's the Real Difference?
What separates Oriental and Siamese cats? A single recessive gene — and most registries still classify them as one group. Genetics, comparison, FAQ.
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Buyer's Guide
Sebastian and Simona: Our Road to Grand International Champion
Grand International Champion requires 9 evaluations from 6 judges in 2 countries. Sebastian's and Simona's full show paths — cities, judges, costs, and what it means for your kitten.
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Buyer's Guide
WCF Registration: What It Means and Why It Matters
What WCF registration actually means — and how to verify any cattery in 30 seconds. Breeding standards, the title ladder, and verification on wcf.de.
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Buyer's Guide
How to Verify a Cattery Before Buying a Kitten
A 7-point checklist to verify a cattery before sending money. Red flags, essential questions, and what to check in the paperwork.
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