OCICAT

The Ocicat, a wonderful family cat, looks like a cat out of the wild but actually has no relation to any wild cat. Ocicats are very intelligent and devoted cats, they love to play, and love to be loved.

Description

Qualities of the Abyssinian, Siamese, and the American Shorthair will be seen in the Ocicat as this is the Ocicats ancestry.

The Ocicat is a 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. The Ocicat has a large, long, muscular, strong body with medium to long legs. Ocicats are distinctly marked with round spots running in rows along the spine from the shoulder

 blades to the tail. The belly also will exhibit these spots. 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. The Ocicat is a large, well-spotted cat of moderate type.

Characteristics and Temperament

The Ocicat looks wild and displays the characteristics of the wild cats in the jungle, but the temperament of the Ocicat is that of a true "pussy cat." It is not a demanding cat by will become a part of the family. It will get along quite well if your household already has other cats or dogs. Ocicats are easily trained and very sociable but do not like to spend too much time alone. They are very playful, and this playful inclination coupled with an unmatched curiosity often result in humorous and comical antics.

Ocicats are extremely playful, but when playtime is over, they curl up on their owner's lap. They are happy indoors if space is not restricted, and like to have access to outdoors.

Special Requirements

Regular brushing is all that is required in order to keep the coat in good condition.