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90 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

OCICAT CLASSIC

A LARGE, BEAUTIFULLY MARKED TABBY WITH AN EXOTIC DIFFERENCE

Large, broad-
Place of origin US A version of the Ocicat with markings in the classic tabby
based ears
Date of origin 1960s pattern rather than spots, this cat was recognized as a separate
Breed registries GCCF breed only comparatively recently, and is still not yet accepted
Weight range 6–14lb as such by all breed authorities. The Ocicat Classic has the same
(2.5–6.5kg)
history as its spotted cousin (pp.88–9), being a mixture of
Grooming
Siamese (pp.54–7), Abyssinian (pp.83–5), and American Shorthair
(p.61). It is an energetic cat, with an enthusiasm for games and
Colors and patterns getting up onto high places. The breed has an excellent
Classic tabby pattern
in various colors, temperament and is highly sociable. An Ocicat Classic will
including silver. not stay happy for long on its own, and is best-suited to
a house full of people and action.
Long, broad
muzzle
Dark tabby
Large, almond-shaped markings on
eyes are angled slightly ticked brown fur
toward base of ears Traditional tabby
“M” marking on
forehead

Tail has dark rings
along its length

Unbroken line of dark
color runs from
shoulders along spine

Large, lithe, well-
muscled body

Evenly spaced bracelet
markings on legs