Ocicat Breeder Directory

More Breed Information

The exotic-looking Ocicat stops people in their tracks and steals their hearts. An impressive muscular spotted cat with the look of the wild, the Ocicat is a man-made domestic cat that adds a touch of the exotic to your home. They are powerful cats that look ready to stalk their prey at any second-their toy mouse, that is! The jungle look with the amenable personality of the domestic, these spotted cats never fail to make an impact with all who meet them.

Temperament

Ocicats are said to be a very outgoing breed. They are often considered to have the spirit of a dog in a cat's body. Most can easily be trained to fetch, walk on a leash and harness, come when called, speak, sit, lie down on command and a large array of other dog-related tricks. Most are especially good at feline agility because they are very toy-driven. Some even take readily to the water. Ocicats are also very friendly and sociable. They will typically march straight up to strangers and announce that they'd like to be petted. This makes them great family pets, and most can also get along well with animals of other species, although they are likely to assert their dominance over all involved.

Health

There is no special care needed for these easy keepers. Their short coats need only the occasional grooming. Their broad genetic back ground gives them health, vigor and vitality, so they are not prone to any particular health problem. Genetic anomalies or problems associated with inbreeding have been avoided due to such a diverse genetic base. Females are easy to breed and experience few birthing problems. Litter sizes are constant and kittens are very playful.