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OJOS AZULES

THIS RARE AND ENIGMATIC BREED IS A NEWCOMER ON THE PEDIGREE CAT SCENE

Place of origin US First discovered in New Mexico in 1984, the Ojos Azules Nose has
slight
Date of origin 1980s (the name means blue eyes in Spanish) is one of the rarest stop
Breed registries TICA cats in the world. The stunning eye color is particularly
Weight range 9–12lb (4–5.5kg) unusual in that it appears with any coat color or pattern,
Grooming
in one or both eyes, including in the longhaired version.
Currently, geneticists are monitoring the development of the
Colors and patterns Ojos Azules, because serious health problems, including skull
All colors and patterns. deformities, have come to light. Because so few have been
bred, little is yet known about the traits of this
pretty and graceful cat, although it is said to
be affectionate and friendly.

Triangular head
Sweet Fine, silky white coat with with prominent
expression black and red tortie markings cheekbones

Different
colored eyes
Ears set
relatively
high on head

Tapering tail with
extensive tortie
markings

Square
muzzle

Hindlegs
slightly longer
than forelegs