The Occicat



Posted: Monday, December 29, 2008

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The Occicat is a beautiful wild looking cat whose appearance belies its nature. The Ocicat was named because of its resemblance to the Ocelot, a wild cat with a spotted coat. But it is not just the coat pattern that contributes to the wild look but the natural graceful lithe and agile movement that these cats show when in action. They display many similarities to the wild cats when hunting even pretend prey or when racing around for fun. The Ocicat is a medium to large cat with a well-spotted coat. The head is wedged shaped, longer than wider, with a shallow curve from muzzle to cheek. There is a definite but gentle rise from the bridge of the nose to the brow. The muzzle is broad and well defined and there is a hint of squareness to the jaw. The chin is deep and well defined and the bite is broad and level. The head is carried on an elegant, arched neck. The body is solid with substantial bone and muscle. The chest is deep and broad and the back is straight and slightly higher at the rear giving the impression of a wild hunting cat. The legs are powerful and well muscled, of medium length with compact oval paws. The tail is long and shows virtually no tapering from a broad base.

Ocicats were bred to look like wild cats but their temperament does not reflect this. They are very intelligent and playful, curious and friendly and never show any aggressiveness. They prefer, like all active cats, to have company and are very happy with human companions but if the humans are out at work all day another Ocicat is their favourite playmate. The Ocicat is very adaptable and, if in the interests of safety the garden is to be out of bounds, they will be quite happy with an indoor gymnasium of scratching post and stairs.

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