Ocicat Though the patterning on the coat definitely sometimes rings true to its wild Mexican and Central American distant cousin, the Ocicat is really not part Ocelot! In reality, the spots of this cat were achieved through selective breeding of Abyssinian, Siamese and American Shorthair stock. Despite not being a real jungle cat, the Ocicat is definitely a real fine pet.. quite outgoing and friendly, and an excellent family member. They are available in various patterns, though only the spotted patterns may be shown, and in several different colors. Ojos Azules The Ojos Azules is a new mutation, named for its blue eyes. Normally blue eyes are only found in white or pointed cats, but Ojos Azules come in all colors. Development of the breed is currently on hold. It is still experimental and is not widely recognized. Oriental Longhair This breed is the semi-longhaired variety of the Oriental Shorthair. Like the other Oriental breeds, it has the slender body and active, people-oriented temperament of the Siamese. It appears in a variety of solid and tabby colors. In Great Britain, this breed is known as the Angora. Longhair is one of the newest "official" cat breeds (though not all registries recognize it), having been adopted by the CFA in 1988. Oriental Shorthair Oriental Shorthairs are like the Siamese in body type and personality, but Orientals do not share the characteristic Siamese coloring (colored points on the head, tail, and legs). They are generally solid or tabby-patterned in a variety of colors. . The Shorthair has become one of America's favorite cat types. Both breeds are generally demonstrative and loving. |
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