Buyer question
Is an Ocicat good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Ocicat 4 out of 5 for beginners (friendly, needs activity).
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.
- Temperament
- Social, active, trainable
- Best fit
- Active families
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Learns fetch and tricks)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Weekly brush)
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.