History

The Ocicat is an all-domestic breed of cat which resembles a wild cat but has no recent wild DNA in its gene pool. The breed is unusual in that it has a spotted tabby pattern, like a wild cat, but has the temperament of a domestic animal. It is named for its resemblance to the ocelot. The breed was established from … See more

Physical characteristics

The first breeder of Ocicats was Virginia Daly, of Berkley, Michigan, who attempted to breed an Abyssinian-pointed Siamese in 1964. The first generation of kittens appeared Abyssinian, but the result in the second generation … See more