Originated from interbreeding of Abyssinian, Siamese, and American Shorthair, the Ocicat is a completely domestic cat with the look of the wild. The Ocicat got its name because of its resemblance to the Ocelot, a glorious wild cat from Central and South America.
Body: Medium to large cat with substantial bone and muscle development, and an athletic appearance. The torso is solid, hard and rather long-bodied with depth and fullness.
Coat: Short, smooth, and satiny, in a spotted pattern with distinctive marking on the head, spine, legs and tail. The Oci's coat comes in many colors, including tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, silver, and blue.
Pica and Pia are registered Ocicats who make their home with Elizabeth Weintraub, About.com Guide to Homebuying. Elizabeth says, "They are not like any other cat I’ve ever had. Smart. Sociable. Personable. And each is unique. If my husband would stop threatening to move into his office, I'd adopt more ocicats."
Listing of Ocicat breeders, assembled by your Guide. This list is for convenience of the viewer, and is not intended to be an endorsement of the breeders and catteries contained herein.
