Ocicat cat | Facts & Information

Other names: British Shorthair cat, British short-haired cat

Ocicat is a cat native to the U.S. it stands out by having spots just like wild cats, but is totally domesticated.

The breed was obtained by crossing Siamese, Abyssinian and American Shorthair cats. It was named after a small ocelot feline from the south of America. 

The superb result that came out of the crossing is the happy accident that rarely happens in the crossing of cats.  The Breed appeared in 1964 and was officially recognized in 1987.

A year later the first Ocicat cat arrives in the UK. It's becoming more popular here than in the U.S.

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Appearance ocicat cat

Ocicat cat comes in 12 shades of colors.  Some of these colors are: brown, silver, blue, chocolate, cinnamon, etc.

It is the first domestic cat with spots. Spots can be seen all over the cat's fur. The eyes are large, and the ears and tail are relatively long.

It is a medium to large cat that can reach maturity weighing 3-6 kg. Females are smaller than males.

Like any feline, it has an athletic body, muscular and well proportioned, short coat, dense and pleasant to the touch.

Ocicat cat behavior

Ocicat is a very active cat. It needs a much larger space than a two-room apartment for movement. It is necessary to provide him with space for running and objects to climb on to consume his energy.

She's sociable. We can say about this breed of cats that it is the best friend of the dog. It is even recommended to have another animal, either dog or cat, so that they do not get bored.

She is curious, nosy and likes water. Don't be surprised if he wants to take a shower with you.

Features Ocicat cat

It does not require special care. Even if it washes itself it needs a weekly brush to remove dead hair.

It is not hypoallergenic, so you need to be careful if you have allergies to cats or cat hair.

It is an unpretentious cat so it will accept almost any type of cat food. Being a very active cat does not cause obesity.

It is recommended for families with children and those who have time to play with the cat.

Being intelligent can be trained to respond to names or walked on a leash.

Ocicat cat diseases

Ocicat cats are generally healthy.

Like any cat, a few diseases can occur in old age such as vision loss or heart problems.

One condition that has been reported more often is periodontal disease.