Ocicat & Ocicat Classic

Weight: 3.6–5.4 kg^[1]
Lifespan: 15–18 years^[1]

Temperament

Loving, Intelligent, Playful

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Background and classification

GCCF presents spotted Ocicats and swirled Ocicat Classics together. Despite their wild appearance, wild cats were not used to develop the breed.

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Appearance and coat

A medium-to-large athletic body has substantial bone and a long tail, medium-to-large ears and slightly slanted almond-shaped eyes. Body shape provides another comparison beyond pattern.

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Coat and comparisons

Spotted cats have rows of spots; classics have large flank swirls and butterfly-like shoulder markings. Tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lilac and fawn each have a silver counterpart.

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