Ocicat
Cat Weight:
12-15 lbs. Color
- Ocicats come in 12 accepted colors: tawnny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender,
fawn, silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, blue silver, lavender silver,
and fawn silver. Eyes
- All eye colors except blue are allowed. There is no correspondence between eye
color and coat color. Appearance
- The Ocicat is a medium to large, well-sppotted agouti cat of moderate type. Originating
from interbreeding of Abyssinian, Siamese and American Shorthair, it is the only
spotted domestic breed selectively bred to emulate the cats of the wild. The ideal
Ocicat is a medium to large, active animal with an athletic appearance. It is
very solid and well-muscled and has a short, tight coat with a satin sheen that
shows off muscles and spots to their best advantage. Personality
- Ocicats are quite bright and easily traiined. Many will fetch, walk on a leash,
respond to voice commands and readily adapt to household rules. Because of their
adaptability, they are a joy to work with and easily get used to traveling. Their
sociable nature may make them less suited than some other breeds to being left
alone for long periods of time, but it does make them a good choice for a household
already blessed with other cats or dogs. Interesting
Breed Fact - Feline enthusiasts have always been awed by the spotted cats
of the wild: ocelots, margays, leopards and others. Never before was there such
an effort to breed an entirely domestic cat that can offer the spotted beauty
of the wild cats, while maintaining the lovely, predictable disposition of the
domestic cat. With so many wild spotteds disappearing as their native habitats
are destroyed and invaded, it is increasingly important that this man-made breed
can satisfy people who want something "exotic." |