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Thursday, 02 September 2010

Ocicat Kittens for Sale - Cat Breed Information

Size : Medium

Origin : USA

INTRODUCTION
The coat of the Ocicat bears a striking resemblance to an Ozelot, which is where the Ocicat gets its name from. Otherwise it has nothing in common with the wild cat. The Ocicat was created in an extensive breeding program in the USA which crossed Siamese, American Shorthair and Abyssinians. It was officially recognised in the USA in 1986.

APPEARANCE
The Ocicat is a medium-sized to large cat, fairly long and strong cat, which is has a stocky structure. Despite its muscular and solid body, it is elegant and sleek in appearance. The wedge-shaped head is very strong and wide, while the medium-sized nose is slightly curved at its base. Ears should be medium-sized, open and set high. The large, almond-shaped eyes slant towards the nose and can occur in any colour except blue. The Ocicat has well-built, muscular legs with oval paws. The fairly long, quite powerful tail tapers slightly to a dark point and the coat is short, smooth and of a silky texture with a glossy shimmer. It must lie flat along the body so as not to influence the appearance of the coat pattern. Ticking is very important and each hair of the fur must show several bands of contrasting colour. The typical coat pattern is a mixture of stripes and spots organised at regular intervals on the body. The tail should have at least five bands, and an "M" pattern should be apparent on the forehead.

CHARACTERISTICS
Sociable, quiet, moderate temperament, needs its own space

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