The spotted cat is a breed whose roots go back to the world of wild animals. The pattern in the form of spots was inherited by modern spotted pets from ancestors living in natural conditions and forced to camouflage. Spotted cats, in addition to their appearance, inherited character traits from their ancestors: fearlessness, independence, mobility. Such animals do not require special care and attention from the owner, so they can be owned by those who are often absent from home.
It must be said that many of the modern spotted cat breeds are bred artificially. This may affect their health: stomach weakness and some genetic diseases are possible.
The most popular breeds of spotted cats are the Bengal, Scottish Fold, Californian Radiant, Ocicat, and Australian Smoky.
Bengal cat
The breed was obtained by crossing an outbred cat with a wild leopard. The breed was bred by geneticist D. Mill. The color scheme of Bengal cats' fur coats is very variable, because animals of different appearances were involved in the breeding of the breed. Typically, the Bengal's fur has a gray or brown tint, and the top of the coat is decorated with dark oblong spots.
The ears of a Bengal cat are oblong in shape. The eyes are almond-shaped and large. The neck is quite long, the body is elongated. The tail is medium, rounded at the end. The coat is short.
Spotted Bengal cats are graceful, sociable, and intelligent. Many are trainable. Despite their wild roots and penchant for hunting and swimming, they do not show aggression. But they may well bring prey for the owner, laying it at his feet.
Scottish fold cat
The Scots Fold can be of any color, including spotted, harlequin, and brindle. The spots are united on the back into one long dark stripe stretching along the body.
The Scottish Fold cat has an unusual ear structure - they are curved down and forward. Kittens are born with straight ears, and by the age of one month their ears take on their specific configuration. If the ears remain straight, then the animals belong to the Scottish Straight breed.
The Scottish breed of cats, including spotted ones, are distinguished by the round shape of their head, muzzle, and eyes. The nose is wide and short. The body is covered with dense, soft, short hair, which can have different color options.
British cat
British wool can be either plain or have different patterns. There are three types of patterns on the fur coat of these animals:
- Tabby;
- Spotted;
- Marble.
British cats become attached to their owners, but behave reservedly around strangers. They are very hard to touch, and it will take a lot of time to earn their trust and get in touch with them.
The British are mannered, aristocratic, and proud. Behind her sweet appearance and chubby cheeks lies a complex inner world.
Price and where to buy an Ocicat kitten
The Ocicat breed is becoming more and more popular, but its price is not getting lower. Many users are looking for a kitten on the Internet, where they can stumble upon an unscrupulous seller. The high price cannot be reduced without objective reasons, any breeder will tell you this. Therefore, it is better to contact trusted nurseries.
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If you want to start breeding, you will have to pay a lot for a cat: about 2000-3000 dollars. Not everyone is eager to engage in such a serious matter. In this case, it is better to buy a kitten. The cost for babies starts at 40,000 rubles.
Sometimes the price is called lower. This approach should raise doubts!
There are quite a few Ocicat nurseries in Russia. Mostly, cats are brought from Western countries.
How to name kittens
Names play a role in the lives of people and their pets.
Giving a nickname is not easy - you want it to reflect the character of your pet, to be euphonious, and for the animal to remember it easily. Nickname table
| Girl | Boy | ||
| Kiss Yaska Milady Desira Jay Grace Larry Pretty Barbie Yurako | Mexi Corby Stella Murla Fiola Alma Alice Dara Corsa Scarlett | Perseus Danube Lohr Christian Willy Bastian Otsik Leo Hermann Georg | Morgan Donut Avatar Renault Qatar Darce Earl Ludwig Genghis Share |
Boys are called more brutal, because it would be quite strange if the main furry bully in the apartment has a gentle muslin nickname? But a girl usually gets the most tender and pleasant name. When choosing suitable names, you can be guided by the ones that are most suitable for your purr.
California shining cat
This spotted cat is a breed created in 1976 in California. 5 years earlier, screenwriter Paul Casey traveled to Tanzania, where he learned about large-scale poaching of leopards. He set out to create a breed of domestic cats that looked like a leopard. His goal was to eradicate the desire among people to use the skin of these animals for clothing, because the fur of a leopard is so similar to the fur coat of a pet.
The California shining cat really resembles a leopard, not only in color, but also in many other characteristics. For example, their demeanor, grace and muscularity of the body were inherited from their wild ancestors.
Representatives of this breed tend to bend their paws at right angles, as if the animal is preparing to jump. This finally reveals the predatory roots of the California radiant.
The spots on the body of representatives of this breed can be of various shapes - triangle, oval, square, circle.
Wild kittens
Such cats, although they have only a slightly larger body size than domestic pets, work very closely in nature with:
- lynxes;
- leopards;
- tigers;
- cheetahs.
Serval
Therefore, it is not surprising that they have very similar appearance and habits. For example, the serval is a wild cat that lives in forests or steppes. It is slightly larger in size than a domestic cat (its body weight is about 9 kilograms).
The closest ancestor of this breed is the lynx. The only thing he did not inherit from him was the ability to climb trees. Because of this, servals hunt from under bushes or tall grass.
Manul
The cat of the Pallas's breed is also somewhat similar to a lynx, but its temperament is compared to a wild European cat. The tail has long dimensions and patterns of round rings; the ears, unlike wild cats, are small, but the hair is long and fluffy (see also photo of the Pallas cat and a full description of the breed).
Jungle cat (house)
The jungle cat is larger in size than the wild-domestic breeds of males described above (see what large domestic cats are there). Thanks to his red coat and lovely tufts on the tips of his ears, he resembles a lynx.
However, compared to such a wild animal, it weighs several times less. He likes to live in holes abandoned by foxes, or makes himself a house on the ground from reeds.
Here you can find small breeds of wild cats, such as:
- Far Eastern forest cat;
- steppe breed;
- European cat.
Australian smoky cat
The homeland of this cat is Australia. The breed appeared as a result of selection of Abyssinian and Burmese breeds. The cat is called smoky because its fur has a characteristic shade. The colors of the fur coat can be different - from bluish to peach. The spots are distinguished by ticking.
This cat's eyes can be different shades of green. The ears are wide, straight, slightly rounded at the ends. The cat itself is medium in size.
The Australian Smoky has a calm temperament, friendliness, and sociability. She does not tend to show her claws, so even small children can play with her. By the way, this cat loves babies very much. In relations with other animals living in the house, he also shows tolerance.
Ocicat
This breed does not have savages in its pedigree. Her ancestors are Siamese and Abyssinians, which were later crossed with American Shorthairs. The birthplace of the breed is the USA.
Externally, the animal resembles a wild ocelot, which is why the breed was given the name “Ocicat”.
The animal's fur is dotted with spots located on a plain base. The main background of the coat can be different - from blue to brown. The fur is short.
The Ocicat's head is medium in size, its muzzle is oblong. The ears are round and large. The eyes are expressive, almond-shaped. Their color can be any except blue.
By nature, Ocicats are extroverts. They are active, sociable, and love to have fun. They are able to find a common language with all family members, but they choose only one owner.
Savannah
Savannah animals are the most expensive in the world. Their price ranges from four thousand to twenty-two thousand dollars.
“These animals are hybrids, a mixture of a regular cat and a serval. His weight is up to fifteen kilograms, and his height is sixty centimeters.”
With their spotted color, thin body and large, sensitive ears, they resemble servals. The fur is thick and the tail is very long. Their second name is “tame predators,” but they are not at all aggressive animals. It is not recommended for children to have such a cat; if it accidentally scratches you, it can develop into a serious injury.
Also, it is not worth keeping Savannah in an apartment; they need a large area for running in the fresh air. They easily take root in any conditions and love water very much.
At first glance, this breed is very huge, but at the same time kind and affectionate. He is happy to be held in the arms of strangers. Helps in stressful situations, very smart and curious. Gives others a wonderful good mood.
Toyger
The Toyger is a breed for those who would not mind having a tiger in their home. Representatives of this breed really resemble wild tigers, but in a mini version. They have a muscular body, brindle color, and short dense hair. However, their disposition is not at all predatory: they are very affectionate and friendly, like diligent pets. Translated, “toyger” means “toy tiger.”
Toygers are smart and highly trainable, and can be trained. They are sociable and playful and love to have fun. Find a common language with most people and animals.
They choose a master for themselves, to whom they are endlessly devoted. At the same time, the toyger is unpretentious and does not require increased attention to itself. Therefore, this breed is perfect for those who often leave the house.
Pixie – bob
These breeds are of American origin and acquired artificially. When making such breeds, scientists wanted them to look like wild lynxes. They are large in size, and the ears have tassels like those of lynxes, which is what the emphasis was placed on.
Scientists who produced spotted pets claim that they have genes from wild animals. But the DNA test did not show this.
In the eighties, a kitten was born for the first time, which was an exact copy of a wild lynx. And in 1995, this breed was officially registered. Animals of the Pixie-Bob breed are very rare, their paws are multi-fingered, and their eyes are wild. This breed is distinguished by its originality and truly powerful body. They have a wild posture and a freedom-loving character.
Cats of this breed are very smart and calm. They are not aggressive, but are wary of new people. From their appearance it seems that they are about to scratch you, but this is only at first glance. They are good cats and are not capable of such nonsense. They respect their masters and always obey them. They love communication and active games. You will be glad to have such a pet.
“If you breed them with a cat, they can bring no more than three kittens.”
Serengeti
There are only a few hundred representatives of the Serengeti breed on the entire planet. Their homeland is America. The breed was developed not so long ago - in the 1990s. To create the Serengeti cats, matings were carried out between a Bengal cat and an Oriental shorthaired spotted cat.
Visually, the Serengeti is similar to the predatory servals, although they are not related. Its wild appearance combined with a non-aggressive character makes this cat surprisingly attractive.
The Serengeti has a medium-sized body that is athletic and athletic. Males are much larger than females. The tail is wide, its tip is black. The eyes of the Serengeti are large, widely spaced, and honey-colored.
Sokoke
The ancestors of this cat are the forest cats of Kenya. Sokoke is a natural breed that has not been touched by human hands.
Despite its wild ancestors, the Sokoke cat is of medium size (weight - 3-5 kg). The head is wedge-shaped and elongated.
The ears are medium, wide at the base, and may have tufts. The eyes are slightly inclined to the base of the ears, surrounded by a dark rim. Eye color can be green, amber, yellow.
The Sokoke's coat is short, with little or no undercoat. It feels harsh to the touch.
Representatives of this breed are very playful, even hyperactive. They love children and show tolerance towards them. Sokoke are quite independent, but they will have a hard time being separated from their owner for a long time.
History of the origin of the breed
Not so long ago, in the USA in 1964, felinologist Virginia Dale was crossing short-haired cats. To do this, she took Abyssinian, Siamese and American breeds. The result was admirable: the little kitten inherited an exotic coat color.
Bengal cats have wild ancestors in their family, but this new baby could boast of such “camouflage” from pets. The breed was named Ocicat at the request of the breeder’s daughter, who thought that the cat’s appearance resembled an ocelot wild cat.
Three breeds that merged into one gave her strength, health and a beautiful muscular body. The Ocicat received champion status in 1987 in TICA and CFA. Today, all North American associations certainly recognize such beauties and willingly invite them to exhibitions.
