Ocicat

Spotted cat that looks wild but is fully domestic — created from Siamese, Abyssinian and American Shorthair.

GroupShort Hair
OriginUnited States
Weight3.5–7 kg
Height23–28 cm
Lifespan12–18 years
Energy level
Trainability
Grooming needs
Good with kids
Good with other pets
Hypoallergenic
Watchdog instinct
Novice-owner OK

The Ocicat was developed in the 1960s by crossing Siamese, Abyssinian and American Shorthair — a fully domestic cat with a wild appearance. No wild ancestry at all, despite the looks.

Temperament

Sociable, intelligent, outgoing, dog-like. Excellent with families.

Exercise needs

High. Need cat trees, interactive toys, ideally a feline companion.

Grooming

Short coat, weekly brush.

Common health issues

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Generally hardy.

👍 Best for

Active families, multi-cat households.

👎 Not best for

Owners wanting a placid lap cat.

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