Guide Note

The ocicat is a medium to large breed of cat with a glossy spotted coat reminiscent of wild cats. Somewhat dog-like in behavior, ocicats are outgoing, easy to train, loyal and friendly towards most other animals and people.

Fast Facts

1. Named for its resemblance to the wild Ocelot
2. Do not like to be left alone for long periods of time
3. Active and playful
4. 12 different color combinations
5. Characterized by thumbprint-shaped spots in a bullseye pattern on the torso
6. Originally bred from a Siamese/Abyssinian mix and a chocolate point Siamese

The Ocicat originated in 1964 in Berkeley, Michigan and was the result of an attempt to breed an Abyssinian-pointed Siamese. Many breeders began producing the distinct spotted ocicats by further combining Abyssinian/Siamese cats with American shorthairs to produce a wider variety of colors and patterns and heavier bone structure.