The Ocicat

"Look at all those spots!! It that cat wild? This cat must have came straight from the jungle!! They must be a really special kind of cat!" And, that they are, the Ocicat never fails to steal the "spotlight"; and, the hearts of all those that are lucky enough to "be owned" by one!

The Ocicat is an agouti, spotted cat of medium type. They originated from the interbreeding of the Abysinnian, Siamese, and American Shorthair breeds. The Ocicat is the only spotted, domestic cat bred selectively to emulate the cats of the wild.

The ideal Ocicat is a medium to large, athletic animal with a muscular appearance. They are very solid, well muscled, and possesses a short, tight, satiny coat that shows off those muscles, and spots, to their utmost advantage!!

CFA/TICA TGC Richoci's Plum Daiquiri   Lavender Spotted Male

In 1964, the Original Ocicat was the unexpected result of an experimental breeding; originally, attempted to produce an Aby-point Siamese. Virginia Daly, the Ocicat Breed Originator, did indeed get that Aby-pointed Siamese; but, more than she knew, the first spotted Ocicat had been born. And, a legacy, meant to last for generations, had begun!

The Ocicat was recognized for CFA registration in 1966; but, not for 20 years later, in 1987, did the Ocicat attain CFA Championship show status. Since then, the Ocicat has quickly increased in popularity. And, why not!? The Ocicat has awed feline enthusiasts/geneticists Internationally. Never before have we been able to produce an entirely domestic cat, offering the wild, spotted look of a jungle cat, with the predictable disposition of a domestic cat.

While the Ocicat appears wild, its temperament is anything but ferocious. They are a great deal like dogs; and, are devoted to their human counterparts. Ocicats are very bright, easily trained; and, are very social felines, with other animals; and, with humans. Filling the need for an exotic, wild cat, the Ocicat still requires no specialized care; and, does well on normal, balanced feline diets. And, with their short, tight, satiny coats; require a minimal amount of grooming.

CFA GRC Ocicountry Makin`Whoopy of Richoci Cinnamon Spotted Female

Ocicats come in a range of Twelve beautiful, spotted colors:

Dominant, foundation colors: Tawny, Chocolate and Cinnamon
Dilute Colors: Blue, Lavender, and Fawn
Silver Colors: Silver, Chocolate-Silver, Cinnamon-Silver, Blue-Silver, Lavender-Silver, and Fawn-Silver

The Silvers were attained, later in the Ocicat breeds creation, by adding the American Shorthair Silver gene. Also, getting credit for adding a little size and substance to the Ocicats we see today.

No matter what color Ocicat takes a special "spot" in your heart, this breed is sure to "steal the spotlight"; and, the hearts of all those that come in contact with them!

To be owned by an Ocicat is like having a "little piece of the Jungle in Your very own Living Room!"