Breed: California Spangled Cat

Although the California Spangled Cat may look as if it is descended from a wildcat, it is bred from a mixture of domestic cats, including pedigree breeds and feral cat from Cairo. "Spangled" is a term meaning "spotted" in ornithology. The spotted tabby pattern of the coat of the California Spangled is similar to that of a leopard, with spotting on back and sides and strips on top of the head and down the neck. The fur is short, but with longer hair on the tail and underbelly. This is a sweet-natured, undemanding cat, but quite self-contained and energetic. Although it has been around for some thirty years,this breed is still fairly uncommon, both in North america and in the rest of the world.