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CLEAR ALLThe Ocicat is a medium-sized cat with an exciting and larger-than-life personality. Together with their fun-loving character, their exotic looks are sure to make an impression on all who meet them. Outgoing and welcoming to everyone, including strangers, the Ocicat will surely earn a place in your heart.
Self-assured and gregarious, the exotic-looking Ocicat equally loves playing games and curling up on their human companion’s lap. They are active and inquisitive and can be demanding of your love and attention.
Ocicat is a fit and athletic, yet graceful cat breed with a playful disposition. They frequently exhibit dog-like behaviour in their desire to play fetch. However, their love of toys can turn into possessiveness and they may engage in tug-of-war if you attempt to take them away. They can also be taught to respond to verbal commands.
These felines may look wild but they possess no recent wild DNA in their gene pool. Ocicats are very social and get along remarkably with other cat breeds and dogs as long as their personalities and energies do not conflict. If it's the right fit, they will greatly appreciate an animal companion to keep them company when their humans are out at work.
Their beautiful spotted short coat is easy to care for and maintain with regular combing or brushing. They are a highly vocal breed, but don’t worry as their voices lack that annoying Siamese rasp. However, as vocalisation is their favoured way to communicate, they are highly tuned to voice tones. As a result, they can be very sensitive to harsh verbal reprimands.
The Ocicat is a medium-sized cat with an exciting and larger-than-life personality. Together with their fun-loving character, their exotic looks are sure to make an impression on all who meet them. Outgoing and welcoming to everyone, including strangers, the Ocicat will surely earn a place in your heart.
Self-assured and gregarious, the exotic-looking Ocicat equally loves playing games and curling up on their human companion’s lap. They are active and inquisitive and can be demanding of your love and attention.
Ocicat is a fit and athletic, yet graceful cat breed with a playful disposition. They frequently exhibit dog-like behaviour in their desire to play fetch. However, their love of toys can turn into possessiveness and they may engage in tug-of-war if you attempt to take them away. They can also be taught to respond to verbal commands.
These felines may look wild but they possess no recent wild DNA in their gene pool. Ocicats are very social and get along remarkably with other cat breeds and dogs as long as their personalities and energies do not conflict. If it's the right fit, they will greatly appreciate an animal companion to keep them company when their humans are out at work.
Their beautiful spotted short coat is easy to care for and maintain with regular combing or brushing. They are a highly vocal breed, but don’t worry as their voices lack that annoying Siamese rasp. However, as vocalisation is their favoured way to communicate, they are highly tuned to voice tones. As a result, they can be very sensitive to harsh verbal reprimands.
Female Ocicats are medium-sized, weighing between 6 and 9 pounds, whereas males are large, between 9 and 15 pounds. Because of the size difference, males typically look a bit wilder. Still, both genders have athletic, well-muscled figures with long bodies and powerful legs.
Their heads feature a strong jaw and almond-shaped eyes slightly angled up towards the ears. Their ears have an alert, pointed position with a 45-degree tilt. Ocicats can have any eye colour, except blue, although green is most common.
Of course, the Ocicat's most distinctive characteristic is its spotted coat. Their fur is short and smooth with a visible sheen.
They sport a tabby pattern with brown or gold spots all over their torso, making them stand apart from other tabby breeds. Moreover, their faces are usually the lightest parts of their body, whereas their tail is typically the darkest. While tawny, chocolate, and cinnamon are the most common coat shades, twelve colour variations are possible.
Ocicats have a good life expectancy, between 12 to 18 years. They are generally healthy; however, these felines are susceptible to one hereditary condition, liver/renal amyloidosis. Furthermore, as they are very active cats, they burn calories quickly; thus, their chances of developing obesity are much lower than other breeds.
The Ocicat displays many of the same personality traits as its ancestors, the Siamese and Abyssinian. They are active, outgoing, and people orientated. They are friendly to everyone and act very confidently around new people. However, some Ocicats have a favourite human with whom they will develop the deepest bond and follow around.
Ocicats are a very easy breed to train and teach commands, and they will learn and respond to their name almost instantly. What's more, many Ocicat owners find leash-training these felines to be effortless, and some have taught them canine-style tricks, too. Their high intelligence also means they can pick up on how their owners feel and understand if they are angry with them. Because of their intelligence and loyalty, these kitties are very dog-like.
Ocicats have high energy levels and are always on the go. In addition, they are performers who love to run and leap up to high places, so they would be happy to access the outdoors. If keeping them as an indoor-only pet, be sure to have plenty of toys available (and change them regularly) as well as cat trees and towers to meet their needs.
Ocicats are not mute felines by any means, and they will chat with you regularly. However, they don't do it annoyingly or have a raspy tone like their Siamese ancestors. Many Ocicats are fans of water, too, and their curiosity is bound to lead them into the bath or shower with you. Plus, they adapt well to changes and tend not to find travelling stressful, as many other breeds do.
Ocicats do best in active households with owners who enjoy interacting with them and including them in the family activities as if they are a dog or child. What's more, their well-being may suffer in a home where they do not receive enough attention or feel left out. So, if you're looking for a new family member rather than just an animal to have around, you'll be the perfect fit for this gorgeous spotted cat.
Ocicats also prefer to be around other animals and don't particularly like to be solo pets. They are also great with kids, making them an excellent addition to a big family with multiple pets.
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