Buyer question
How long does an Ocicat live?
Our Animal Library gives the Ocicat a lifespan of 12–18 years.
Source: the Ocicat page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Ocicat in the Animal Library
The detail
A spotted, athletic cat bred in the US from Abyssinian and Siamese crosses, with no wild blood. Ocicats look wild but are sociable, trainable and dog-like, and they need company and daily play.
- Origin
- Michigan, United States, 1964
- Best fit
- Active families
- Temperament
- Social, active, trainable
What to weigh
An Ocicat needs company and activity and can be vocal when ignored. Its Abyssinian and Siamese roots bring inherited eye, blood and kidney risks.