Despite the strange and unrecognizable name, the ocicet has a set of very good qualities. The breed ocicat is a cat that looks like a wild cat, but very peaceful in nature, faithful and affectionate to the owner.
Cat ocicette is a large enough, spotted cat, with almond-shaped eyes, the cut of which, as well as the shape of the muzzle and ears, resemble a wild cat.
Why is the ocicat not a wild breed? In their blood there is not a drop from free associates. In the creation of this breed took part Abyssinian, Siamese cat , as well as American Shorthair. The unusual name otsikety have received from the predatory colleague of cats ocelot, appearance of which is similar to ocicite.
Description of the cat breed ocicat
Ocicat is a fairly large cat with developed musculature and heavy skeleton. Cats usually weigh 3-5 kg, cats - 4-6 kg. The coat is short, color necessarily spotty, with rings on the legs, incomplete collar on the neck and the letter "M" on the forehead. In total, there are 12 possible colors for an ocic:
- tawny;
- chocolate;
- brown;
- purple;
- blue;
- black-silver;
- yellowish brown;
- blue-silver;
- chocolate-silver;
- brownish-silver;
- lilac-silver;
- beige-silver.
Despite its large size, the ocicette is an elegant cat, its movements are smooth and graceful. The paws are of medium length, the muzzle is wedge-shaped, the eyes are slightly slanting, the ears are slightly larger than the average.
Due to its strong genetic basis on the three rocks among the ocicates, deviations and anomalies are rare. Kittens otsiket appear without hardship. It is important to teach the kitten from childhood to the constant presence of people and communication with them, it is necessary that the kittens ocicat be easily given into the hands.
The average cost of kittens Otsiket ranges from 500 to 2500 $. Cats tend to be more expensive.
Character of the Ocicat
The Ocicat breed attracts its active, inquisitive and philanthropic character. Often these cats are compared to dogs: they are very attached and faithful to follow their master everywhere, and as an acquaintance they can lick the guest's hand. Owing to its curiosity, the ocicet trains even some of the simplest teams, and also quickly understands the rules of residence adopted in the house.
Ocicat is mobile, it is easy for him to move to a new place, you can take it with you to the dacha without fear. Such an animal rarely leaves its site, feeling the territory.
He always treats new people and guests with interest. It is rare to see a cat hiding under new people, most often he himself is the first to get acquainted. Do not be surprised if, in a few minutes, the pet is already comfortably placed on your client's lap.
Ocicat is a sociable breed, it needs the presence of a person, it does not tolerate prolonged loneliness. With other animals can find a common language, but often prefers to be the only pet.
Cat of the Ocicat breed is a researcher and conqueror of new peaks, for a comfortable life it needs sufficient space and special adaptations
Ocicet care
The short-haired breed does not require much care. It is enough to comb the hair during moulting, and to rub it with chamois. Frequent bathing ociscet also does not require, breeders usually bathe cats 3-4 days before the proposed date of the exhibition.
As for feeding, the ocicette is not fastidious in food. This cat is suitable for any quality balanced feed. Try not to feed the cats with cheap low-class feeds, as this affects the condition of their wool, teeth and shortens the life span.