Size
Medium to large
Athletic, solid and muscular
Eco 247 · Breed Explorer
The Ocicat the wild look, the gentle heart
Spotted like a jungle cat but 100% domestic. The Ocicat is confident, outgoing and devoted, with a dog-like love of its people.
- 12–18years life expectancy
- Lowgrooming needs
- Highenergy — active and playful
Meet the Ocicat
Spotted, social, and sure of itself
The Ocicat was created in the United States in the 1960s, when a breeder crossing Siamese and Abyssinian cats produced a spotted kitten that looked like a little ocelot. American Shorthair was added later, giving the breed its solid build and silver colours.
Despite the wild look, there's no wild blood in an Ocicat. They're confident, friendly cats that often behave a little like dogs: they come when called, play fetch and follow their people everywhere.
- Bold spots with no wild-cat ancestry
- Outgoing, confident and easy to train
- Loyal, sociable and great with families
Ocicat kittens
From kitten to full-grown
Every Ocicat starts out as a bundle of curiosity. Kittens grow quickly, and the cat you see above is what yours will grow into.
Always choose a registered breeder. A good breeder will have your kitten vet-checked, vaccinated and microchipped, and will happily answer your questions and introduce you to the parents.
The essentials
The Ocicat at a glance
Colours
Tawny · Chocolate · Cinnamon · Silver
Twelve recognised colours, all spotted
Coat
Short
Smooth, satiny and close-lying
Grooming
Low
A weekly brush is plenty
Life expectancy
12–18 years
A healthy, long-lived breed
Personality
Outgoing & loyal
Confident, friendly and people-focused
Temperament, honestly
Confident and devoted
Ocicats are bold, friendly and very social. They adapt well to busy homes and love to be included in whatever the family is doing.
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Outgoing
Greets visitors and loves being the centre of attention.
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Trainable
Learns its name, tricks and even walking on a harness.
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Devoted
Bonds closely with its family.
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Playful
Enjoys fetch and active games.
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Family-friendly
Typically great with kids and other pets.
A Ocicat-friendly home
Life with an Ocicat
An Ocicat asks for company, play and a little training time. In return you get a loyal, entertaining companion with a stunning coat.
Not a solo cat
Ocicats love company and do best where someone's often home, or with another pet.
Train and play
Clicker training, puzzle toys and fetch suit their clever, confident nature.
Minimal coat care
The short coat needs only a quick weekly brush to stay glossy.
Our Verified Ocicat Partner
Zayenah Ocicats
Our trusted Ocicat partner is a registered breeder, ensuring the highest standards of health, temperament, and ethical breeding practices.
- Registered breeders
- Health-focused
- Sound temperament
- Ethical breeding
Ready for life with a Ocicat?
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