WHERE
DID THEY COME FROM?
The
Ocicat is a hybrid, developed in the United States by crossing a chocolate
point Siamese with an Abyssinian. The first born Ocicat "Tonga" was a genetic
accident. Tonga reminded its breeder's daughter of a baby Ocelot (therefore
the name Ocicat). They are totally domestic with no "wild blood." These
beautiful spotted felines were first registered with the Cat Fancier's
Association in
1966.
HOW
BIG ARE THEY?
The
Ocicat is the largest shorthaired breed; females weigh between 6 - 8 pounds,
and males average 10 - 13 pounds (some get even larger) when full grown
at 18 months to two years of age.
WHAT
TYPE PERSONALITY DO THEY HAVE?
While
the Ocicat looks wild its temperament is anything but ferocious. They are
very friendly and love to play with children and dogs. This wild looking
animal possesses a temperament that seems almost "doggy" like and can be
trained to fetch, sit, and respond to human commands. It is alert, loving,
and gentle.
OUR
SPECIALTY
We
specialize in the wildest looking color of the Ocicats, the spotted tawnies.
The elegant spotted tawny glows in soft luster from a bronze undercoat
spotted with rich dark brown or coal black. The tawny spotted kittens in
appearance, look like a kitten that just stepped out of the jungle.
Chocolate,
silver, and cinnamon colors are also available.
We
are cat lovers dedicated to matching the right pet with the right family
and meeting the need of both. We've worked hard to educate ourselves on
the needs of the cats we cater to. Our kittens are bred for their temperament,
mellow dispositions and their beauty. Our kittens are placed mostly by
reservation to qualified homes.
Will
ship world wide
Catoninetail
Cattery/Kate Bynum
429
North Ninth Street
Clinton,
Indiana 47842
(765)
832-6400
E-mail:
catoninetail@ccsdana.net
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