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At
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Coat Length... Short
Life span... 15 yrs |
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Ocicat |
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Description... |
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Ocicat's are large cats with
dramatic spotted coats. The head is wedge shaped and the eyes are
large. The short, lustrous fur consists of a base colour covered with
a distinctive pattern of darker spots. Accepted colours include
chocolate, tawny, and silver.
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History...
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The first Ocicat arose
accidentally, from a mating attempting to produce a Siamese cat with
distinctive patterned points. The name comes
from the cats' resemblance to the wild ocelot and the fact that it
appeared accidentally.
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Traits...
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Ocicat's are extroverted and
intelligent. They are easily trained and are very people-oriented.
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Health...
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No breed specific health
problems have been reported.
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