What is the Ocicat?

Q: What is the Ocicat?


A: The Ocicat is a breed of cat.

Q: Does the Ocicat have wild DNA in its gene pool?


A: No, the Ocicat looks like a wild cat but has no wild DNA in its gene pool.

Q: What is the behavior of the Ocicat?


A: The Ocicat is spotted like a wild cat but is tame and has the behavior of a domestic animal.

Q: How did the Ocicat get its name?


A: The Ocicat got its name because it looks like an ocelot.

Q: How did the Ocicat breed start?


A: The breed started accidentally by mating Siameses and Abyssinians.

Q: What other type of cat was added to the mix to create the Ocicat breed?


A: American Shorthairs (silver tabby cats) were added to the mix to give the breed their silver color, bone structure and patterns.

Q: Is the Ocicat a popular breed all over the world?


A: Yes, the Ocicat is a popular breed all over the world.

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