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Addictional informatio
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Ocicats are 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. 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. Ocicats
make excellent pets for people who want
to spend a lot of time with their cat,
but they do require more attention than
cats who aren't so people-oriented.
Given the chance, an Ocicat will climb
onto your neck and shoulders, and be
transported around your home and garden.
They have very powerful claws, so beware
of delicate fabrics.
The Ocicat is an all-domestic breed of
cat which resembles a 'wild' cat but has
no wild blood. 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.
Despite its appearance, there is no 'wild'
DNA in the Ocicat's gene pool. The
species is actually a mixture of Siamese
and Abyssinian, and later American
Shorthairs (silver tabbies) were added
to the mix and gave the breed their
silver color, bone structure and
distinct markings. |
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