Cat breed · Shorthair
Ocicat
Looks like a small wild ocelot but is entirely domestic — Abyssinian, Siamese and American Shorthair ancestry. Confident, sociable and fetch-loving.
Medium12–18 yearsUnited StatesCan suit apartments
Representative breed photography. Appearance varies within every breed.
Breed characteristics
- Group
- Shorthair
- Origin
- United States
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 3–6.5 kg
- Height
- 25–30 cm
- Lifespan
- 12–18 years
- Coat
- Short, spotted 'wild cat' coat in twelve colours
- Temperament
- OutgoingDog-likeAthleticSocial
History
Created accidentally in 1964 Michigan when an Abyssinian-pointed Siamese cross produced a spotted kitten.
Appearance
Athletic, muscular cat with thumbprint-shaped spots, a long tail and large ears.
Exercise and activity
High; needs climbing trees, interactive play and ideally a companion.
Care and grooming
Easy short coat; the real work is meeting its social and activity needs.
Health considerations
- Generally healthy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (screen)
- Periodontal disease