More About the Ocicat Breed

It is the only spotted domestic breed especially bred to emulate the wild cats. The Ocicat - a very rare breed of domestic cat in Australia - resulted from a chance breeding between an Abyssinian and a Siamese in the USA over 50 years ago.

After much breeding and refining, the result is today's exquisite Ocicat with its stunning spotted coat, mimicking the wild Ocelot or miniature Leopard.

The Ocicat is a large active cat with an athletic appearance. It has a solid body, is well muscled and has a beautiful sheen on its short, tight coat to show off its spots. The coat feels silky soft to the touch.

The pattern on the coat is very special - the spots are like a thumb print -

Like wild cats, the Ocicat also radiates elegance in its form and movements. The female adult can weigh between 3.5 and 5 kg. whilst the male can weigh up to 8 kg.

The head of the Ocicat is square-shaped with an average length nose. The ears are relatively big and they generally have striking yellow, gold or green eyes.

Their hind legs are longer than their front legs and their tail is relatively long and darker at the tip.

The Ocicat has been exported from USA to other countries around the world and its popularity is increasing rapidly. The Ocicat breed is still fairly rare in Australia - those cat fanciers 'in the know' seek it for its natural beauty, its unique genetic composition and its lovable character and behaviour.

Although the Ocicat looks wild, they make wonderful companions, becoming very devoted to their owners, often following like shadows.

They are active, lively cats - always up for a cuddle.  They are loyal, playful, curious, companionable and sociable.  

Ocicats satisfy the desire for an exotic looking cat, but pose no special problems with regard to their temperament, diet, grooming or health. They eat the same as every domestic cat and their coats need only very occasional grooming to keep them sparkling!

They have spotted tummies. Ocicats come in twelve colours - for more information - click here.

You can also see the colours of some of our Oz Catz kittens as they have grown up with photographs sent to us by their new owners - click here.

Ocicats make excellent pets for families as they love people, children, other cats and dogs. 

Kittens are usually available between the age of ten and twelve weeks, by which time they have had their kitten vaccinations and have developed the physical and social stability needed for their new homes.

As far as we know, there are no health problems specific to the Ocicat breed. Ocicats are easy to keep, requiring no special diet and no special grooming.

Ocicats are highly intelligent and easily trained. They can be trained to fetch, walk on a harness and leash, and happily confirm to household rules.

Ocicats and vigorous and vital. In summary, the Ocicat is -

	the cat for the connoisseur
	the cat for any cat lover with an eye to beauty, style, panache, distinction
	the cat for the discerning cat owner - appreciative of the rare, exotic and stunning
	great with visitors, children,, dogs and other cats
	a lover - not a fighter!
	the cat for lovers of true beauty and athletic grace
	the cat for the single person looking for a loyal companion and true friend
	the cat for the couple who choose to have a cat rather than children
	the cat for the family with children
	well known and populari n the USA , Europe and the UK - it is still a rare breed in Australia
	stunningly beautiful- its coat is short, sleek, shiny, silky - its eyes are green, gold, or bronze
	intelligent and easily trained - it is loyal to its family, not just one member of the family
	charming, affectionate, cuddly, smoochy
	graceful and beautiful in motion - just like an elite athlete
	impressive in character, personality, temperament, beauty, intelligence!!

This page last updated : December 15, 2011