Ocicat
Facts:
« Date of Origin ~ 1964
« Place of Origin ~ USA
« Came From ~ Ruddy Abyssinian & a Seal
Point Siamese
Description:
The Ocicat, is a medium to large cat with a muscled athletic body. The name
Ocicat is came for this cats similarities to the Ocelot (a wild cat with
a spotted coat).
One of the most distinguishing trait of the
Ocicat is the tail which is long, slim and tipped
with a dark color at the end. Their coat is short, smooth
and very shiny and requires only minimal grooming.
Ocicat's are very friendly even with strangers.
But if a person isn't around they love the company of another
Ocicat, or another family pet.
Think Twice If: If
you are gone alot and your cat will be home alone. Ocicat's
don't like to be left alone.
Hereditary Problems:
Weight Range: 5
1/2 Lbs - 14 Lbs
Life Span: 15
years or longer
Average Litter
Size: 4 - 6
Colors
& Patterns:
SIMILAR
TO THE SPOTTED TABBY:
« Blue
« Blue-Silver
« Brown
« Chocolate
« Chocolate-Silver
« Cinnamon
« Cinnamon-Silver
« Cream-Silver
« Ebony
« Fawn
« Fawn-Silver
« Lavender
« Lavender-Silver
« Tawny (Brown)
Out Crosses:
None
Accepted Associations:
CFA, TICA, ACFA
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