You Make The Diagnosis: Is This A Wild Or Domestic Cat?

Pictured below is a handsome cat named Cheetah.  He was a little shy at first but awfully nice.  It turns out he is a very sweet fellow.  Although to some he might look like a wild feline, his family tree includes only domestic cats.  According to the Cat Fanciers Association, this breed is a mix of Abyssinian, Siamese and American Shorthair.  The CFA recognizes twelve different color varieties.  Name this rare breed of cat.





Diagnosis:  Ocicat

Ocicats have beautiful, wild markings that make them look like ocelots . . . hence the name.  But don't let this name fool you.  They make wonderful pets and can be taught to fetch, walk on a leash and respond to verbal commands.  In my experience, ocicats like company from humans, cats and even dogs.  If you work from home, this is a good breed for you.

   

 

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  • 1/18/2012 9:08 PM faisal wrote:
    i am from pakistan and now relocated in canada, i am a veterinarian too, this breed is also there in pakistan and these are call as wild breed, they are shy to come in front of human beings and try to run or hide somwhere,but in some houses this breed is living like a pet too, so that could be a mixture with some local short hair breed. thanks
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