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Ocicat - Wikipedia
The Ocicat is an all-domestic breed of cat which resembles a wild cat but has no recent wild DNA in its gene pool. It is named for its resemblance to the ocelot. The breed was established from the Siamese and Abyssinian and later on American Shorthair would be added.
Ocicat Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Temperament & Traits
Likely the most exotic-looking domestic cat breed, the Ocicat combines the best of both worlds. Learn more about their temperament, care and much more in our guide.
Ocicat: Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care - The Spruce Pets
The ocicat is a wild-looking feline with domestic origins, bred from a combination of Abyssinian, Siamese, and American shorthair breeds. They were also named after the ocelot because they look so much like the wild cat. Despite their appearance, ocicats are completely domestic, social, and playful.
Ocicat Cat Breed & Adoption Information | Petfinder
The Ocicat was created accidentally in 1964 in Michigan when a breeder tried to produce a Siamese-type cat that physically resembled the Abyssinian cat. Instead, they ended up creating a spotted cat that looked similar to the wild Ocelot cat, hence the name.
Ocicat - The Cat Fanciers' Association
Ocicats aren’t all that new and they’re anything BUT wild! Selectively bred from three of the cat fancy’s most popular breeds, this 100% domestic hybrid was designed to emulate the spotted wildcats of Central and South America.
Ocicat Breed Profile: Things to Know Before Adopting a Ocicat
The Ocicat was initially developed by crossing an Abyssinian with a Siamese, and later, American Shorthair cats were introduced into the breeding program. The result was a breed with a distinctive spotted coat reminiscent of wild cats but without any wild cat ancestry.
Ocicat Cat Breed: Size, Appearance & Personality
The Ocicat gets its cheerful, outgoing personality from the breeds that formed its foundation, namely Siamese and Abyssinian. This fantastic cat is capable of walking on a leash, playing fetch, and learning tricks and commands that are typically associated with dogs rather than cats.
Ocicat Cat: What to Know - WebMD
Learn all about the Ocicat and their personality, characteristics, lifespan, history, and other information to decide if this is the right cat for you!
Ocicat: Breed profile and information | PetsRadar
Large, muscular and full of energy, the ocicat is a beautiful mix between a Siamese, American Shorthair, and an Abyssinian. And while ocicats have a wild-like appearance to them, they’re a completely domestic breed.
Ocicat Cat Breed Health and Care | PetMD
Ocicats are medium to medium-large cats, weighing 6–15 pounds and measuring 9–11 inches at the shoulder. They’re confident cats that are highly devoted to their humans, so much so that the Ocicat and Classic Society call them “dogs in cats’ fur.”
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