Ocicat: What Kind Of Cat Is That?-Cat Care, Breeds and Resources Blog

After seeing a picture of an Ocicat, I did some research and here’s what I learned:

Ocicats was developed completely by accident when an American breeder crossed a Siamese cat and an Abyssinian, trying to produce a Siamese with a different color. The result was a mottle-spotted kitten with a wonderful personality, but which looks wild and dangerous. They named it an “Ocicat” because it looked like a cross between an Ocelot and a Cat.

Weighing 6 to 14 pounds, the Ocicat is a medium-sized. It has a powerful, graceful body and muscular legs. The head has a distinct wedge shape with large, Siamese like ears. These cats have eyes with a slightly Oriental shape that are surrounded by dark color. A long, gracefully tapered tail completes the wild appearance of this breed.

While the original Ocicat was ivory-colored with golden spots, there are now numerous additional colors that are recognized. You will see these spotted cats in Tawny, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Blue, Lavender, and Fawn colors. In addition, Ocicats come in spotted tabby, spotted silver tabby, and spotted smoke patterns of all of the above colors.

Ocicats are extremely outgoing and people-oriented so you should not own one if you are away a lot. The Ocicat will become depressed or upset when left a long for long periods. They are very playful cats, so play with them often and have lots of toys for them. They do well in multi-cat families. They are also very intelligent and have a sweet nature.

The Ocicat does not have to be groomed as often as many cats but most do like it and you should groom them a couple of times a week. More often, and your Ocicat will really love you!

Purrs, Frankie

Kira here. What’s so special about spots? I have a tuxedo, which is a lot more dignified than spots! Oh well, I’m sure it’s an okay cat. Just don’t bring one around here. Kira, out!

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