Ocicat Breed Information
Learn all about Ocicat cats, read about the Ocicat breed information,
find out about the Ocicat Breed Standard, Ocicat behavior and more.
The Ocicat, a wonderful family cat, looks like a cat out of the wild. It
actually hasno relation to a wild cat or and Ocelot for which it was named. An
unexpected member of a litter in 1964, the Ocicat was the result of the crossing
of a ruddy coated Abyssinian with a seal point Siamese. The one kitten became a
large, ivory colored cat that had golden spots and copper eyes. Other breeders
used the same cross but later the American Shorthair was included in the
breeding for the purpose of broadening the genetic base. In 1986 the Ocicat was
granted acceptance for Championship show
The Ocicat is a medium to large cat with a long, muscular, strong body. He has
muscular, medium to long legs. He has the distinctive tabby "M" on the forehead
which extends over the head and breaks into small spots when it reaches the
lower neck and shoulders. He is also distinctly marked with round spots running
in rows along his spine from the shoulder blades to his tail. His belly also
will exhibit these spots. He has a short, satin-like coat so he requires little
grooming. You may hand groom him daily and brush very rarely.
The Ocicat always has spots but comes in a number of color varieties from tawny,
the brown-spotted tabby, to lavender silver and fawn silver with chocolate and
cinnamon combinations seen as well.
Qualities of the Abyssinian, Siamese, and the American Shorthair will be seen in
the Ocicat as this is his ancestry. It is not a demanding cat by will become a
part of the family. It will get along quite well if you household already has
other cats or dogs. He is easily trained and very sociable. He is another cat
that doesn't like to spend too much time alone.
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