... since 1995

OCICAT  |  PATTERNS

 

There are 3 types of patterns in the Ocicat:

SPOTTED

 

LIKE A LEOPARD

 

Round spots on a bronze or silver background.

It is a pattern reminiscent of the leopard and gives it a wild look.

 

It looks a lot like the Bengal or Savannah breeds, but the Ocicat is the only one that has no wild cat blood running through its veins. The Ocicat is a much better companion, as it has an ever friendly, affectionate, and gentle personality.

CLASSIC

 

"MARBLED" AND CALLED "AZTEC" IN ENGLAND

 

Marbled pattern on a bronze or silver background. This pattern comes from crosses made with the American Shorthair during the creation of the breed. The pattern has been part of his genes for decades. It is a recessive gene. It is the most contrasting pattern, the most impressive and leaves no one indifferent!

 

Today, it is no longer allowed to cross the Ocicat with the American Shorthair. Only the Abyssinian is still allowed.

TICKED

 

LIKE THE ABYSSINIAN

 

This motif strongly recalls that of the Abyssinian. It comes from crossing with the Abyssinian in recent generations. There are sometimes small spots, such as small brush strokes and a few lines on the legs and neck. Ticked Ocicats have such similar fur that they are generally mistaken for Abyssinians.

 

The Abyssinian is still used in breeding programs and will be until 2030. It helps to diversify the genetic pool of the Ocicat. Crossing an Abyssinian with an Ocicat always results in an Ocicat and registers as an Ocicat with the Cat Fanciers Association.