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92 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

CALIFORNIA SPANGLED

THIS CAT WITH EXOTIC JUNGLE LOOKS HAS A FAR FROM FIERCE PERSONALITY

Slightly
Place of origin US This designer cat is a miniature reproduction of wild cats such rounded
Date of origin 1970s as the leopard and ocelot. It was created by a conservation forehead
Breed registries None enthusiast, Paul Casey, specifically to discourage the killing of
Weight range 9–15lb (4–7kg) wild animals for their fur. Casey reasoned that if people related
Grooming
spotted fur to their own pet cats, they would feel distaste for the
destruction of wildlife in the name of fashion. The California
Colors and patterns Spangled was bred by using a variety of domestic cats, and has
Spotted tabby; ground colors no wild cat species in its makeup. Hunting and playing are what
include silver, bronze, gold,
red, blue, black, brown, this active cat enjoys most, but it is also sociable,
charcoal, and white. affectionate, and easy to handle.

Wide
cheekbones
Prominent
whisker pads
Eyes slightly angled
Well-defined spots toward outer
of various shapes, edge of ear
including round,
blocked, and oval

Ears set high
on head
Gold spotted tabby coat
has soft, velvety texture

Tail has dark rings
and dark tip

Long, lean,
Dark bars muscular body
on legs