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Yes, the Ocicat is considered a large cat breed. Males typically weigh between 11 to 15 pounds, while females usually range from 8 to 12 pounds. They are known for their muscular build, strong bones, and spotted coat, which gives them a wild appearance reminiscent of ocelots. Overall, their size and athleticism contribute to their classification as a large breed.
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Is the cat Ocicat pronounced OKI-cat or OSEE-cat?
Hi this is Nikki and I believe that Ocicat is pronounced o-CEE-cat
What wild animal does an Ocicat resemble?
An Ocicat resembles a wild cat, it is also spotted like a wild animal but it has the same temperament as a domestic cat. The first breed of an Ocicat was in Berkeley in 1964.
Is ocicat a wildcat?
The Ocicat is an all-domestic breed of cat which resembles a wild cat but has no wild DNA in its gene pool. The breed is unusual in that it is spotted like a wild cat but has the temperament of a domestic animal. It is named for its resemblance to the ocelot.
What is an Ocicat?
An ocicat is a new breed of cats, derived from crossing a chocolate point Siamese with a hybrid Abyssinian pointed Siamese. An ocicat resembles a 'wild' cat because of it's spotted coloring, but has the temperament of a domestic cat.
Is the Ragdoll cat a large breed?
Yes, the Ragdoll cat breed is a very large cat breed.
Is Ocicat a species?
Yes. Ocicats are a mix of an Ocelot and a domestic cat and the following breeds: Siamese, Abyssinan, American Shorthair. Not correct - there is NO wild cat ancestry in the Ocicat. The Ocicat is a recognised breed of pedigree cat, first developed in the US in the late 1960s. The original cross was Siamese x Abyssinian, then later American SH was used to add the silver colour and to improve the boning. I am an Ocicat breeder in the UK so I do know the breed history and it's a common misconception that the Ocelot was involved. The only link to the Ocelot is that the original breeder thought the spotted kittens resembed Ocelots, hence the name "Ocicat".
What is the difference between a Savannah cat and an ocicat?
Savannah cats are a hybrid cat breed. They are a cross between an African Several and a regular domestic cat. Ocicats, on the other hand, are a totally domestic cat breed. Their coats tend to resemble ocelots, which is where they get their name, but they have no wild cat blood.
Is the Ocicat related to the Siamese cat?
no, it's not.
What is a family of wild cats?
A family of wild cats could be some wild cats, but they are family. Or wild cats like the Ocelot (a kind of endangered wild cat) breed with a tamed cat to make another breed of tamed cats, like the Ocicat (and Ocelot breed with a tabby)
Can a doberman a german shepherd a boxer a toyger cat an ocicat and a domestic shorthair cat get along?
A Doberman, a German shepherd, a boxer, a Toyger cat, an ocicat and a domestic short hair cat can probably get along if they are raised together and trained well.
Is the Somali cat a large breed?
yes
Is the Norwegian Forest Cat a large breed of cat?
Norwegian Forest cats is a large breed. These cats are strongly built and are bigger than most cats.
