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Oz Catz Contribution to the Ocicat Gene Pool

Oz Catz Ocicats Travel the World

Oz Catz' Contribution to the Ocicat Gene Pool

2004 -

We started our Ocicat breeding program in 2004 with -

Prior to Oz Catz becoming involved in breeding Ocicats, little had been done to provide Australia with an adequate Ocicat breeding base.  So, it one of our first tasks was to import breeding Ocicats into Australia.

2005 -

After many months of searching, we found a breeder in England - Christine Hughes of Merrydancercats - who was willing to allow us to adopt two of her very well pedigreed kittens -

These kittens finally arrived in Australia in November, 2005 and gave us the diversity in breeding lines that we needed to allow us to breed future generations of strong uncompromised Ocicats. 

2006 - 

Although this was a 'shot in the arm', we couldn't rest there! In July, 2006, we also introduced an Ocicat boy - 

This black spotted silver Ocicat boy is better known as Kiwi Fruit and is from New Zealand breeder, Jody of Abyrose.

We also introduced our first Supplementary Breeding Queen into our breeding program -

2007 - 

Another import in March, 2007, a superb black spotted silver Ocicat girl, Cheetah who was bred by New Zealand breeder, Karen Earl of Sharic Cattery.  Cheetah was an absolute stunner with gorgeous bronze coloured tiger eyes!!!

Again in September, 2007, another charmer from Jody of Abyrose, New Zealand, a tawny spotted Ocicat queen -

2008 - 

Then in September, 2008 a Generation 1 Ocicat queen from Gail Warwick of Kemenkat in New Zealand -

The inclusion of these Ocicat queens and studs to our Australian breeding lines gives great impetus to the establishment of a quality Ocicat breeding program for Australia.  But we haven't rested there!

2009 -

A chocolate spotted Ocicat stud with two absolutely new Ocicat breeding lines was imported from Bertie Ottens of the Cattery Van Diem in Holland -

Frodo is a wonderful addition to Oz Catz.

But, we don't rest!  We continue to monitor our breeding program, only mating Ocicat queens and studs that will produce the lowest inbreeding co-efficient possible to ensure the very best of health and genetic strength in our Ocicat kittens.  And we continue to negotiate with several European and American breeders for 'kitten swap deals' and/or purchase opportunities to further strengthen our Ocicat gene pool.

2010 -

We are expectantly awaiting the arrival of a beautiful lilac spotted Ocicat queen from Europe - she should arrive in Australia about mid-year after her lengthy quarantine period before being permitted to enter Australia.  This little lady will further boost the strength and vitality of the Australian Ocicat gene-pool bringing with her two new Ocicat  blood-lines..

Oz Catz' Ocicats Travel the World

In the time that we have been breeding the Ocicat, we have worked towards getting our Australian Ocicats recognised world-wide for their quality and type. 

We have sold our Ocicats as breeding cats to -

Although we frequently receive requests for a breeding Ocicat kitten, we very carefully 'vet' prospective breeders and only ever allow our kittens to go to the very best of breeders.

And our Ocicat desexed pets have gone to -

One of our goals is to maintain the standard and integrity of the Australian Ocicat breed allowing us to look forward to having astute Ocicat breeders and pet owners seek out our excellent kittens and cats.

 Oz Catz - your Specialist Ocicat Breeder 

www.OzCatz.com                nolakim@optusnet.com.au

Last modified: March 10, 2010