Ocicat Cat Breed

Coat Length - Short
Life Span - 15 Years

Ocicat Cat Description

Ocicat's are large cats with dramatic spotted coats. The head is wedge shaped and the eyes are large. The short, lustrous fur consists of a base color covered with a distinctive pattern of darker spots. Accepted colors include chocolate, tawny, and silver.

Ocicat Cat History

The first Ocicat arose accidentally, from a mating attempting to produce a Siamese cat with distinctive patterned points. The name comes from the cats' resemblance to the wild ocelot and the fact that it appeared accidentally.

Ocicat Cat Traits

Ocicat's are extroverted and intelligent. They are easily trained and are very people-oriented.

Ocicat Cat Health

No Ocicat breed specific health problems have been reported.