The first Ocicat was produced accidentally, when a Siamese was bred to a Siamese-Abyssinian cross in attempt to produce a pointed Siamese with a ticked tabby pattern. The litter had the intended kittens, but also one spotted one that looked rather like an ocelot. A further mating produced more spotted kittens, and these were the basis of the new spotted breed. The Ocicat is a medium-size muscular cat, with darker spots on a pale background. Despite its rather wild appearance, it is a sociable cat with dependable temperament, being playful and good with children. It is very talkative and strongly dislikes being left alone, but can be trained to walk on the leash. This is still a comparatively rare breed in most areas.
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