Ociqueta attracts its incredibly beautiful color. A homemade pet appearance very much resembles his wild relative - Ocelot, but has a good and friendly character.
History of origin
Siamese, Abyssinian and British Shorthair - three breeds combined in one. The name was called Ocic. With his appearance, she is obliged to American Felinologist Virginia Dale. The purpose of the experiment was the process of improving Abyssinian cats. To achieve the desired result, this breed was crossed with Siamese. In 1964, kittens were born that embodied the features of two breeds.
The breeder did not stop at the achieved and continued to work in this direction. In the second generation, a unique kitten appeared in the litter. His beige fur decorated rounded golden brown spots. Little fluffy chick was called Tonga and transferred to his new owner. There was no future offspring in the individual, since sterilization was the main condition of the transaction.
The meeting of Virginia and Genetics Clyde Keler became a fateful. Keler was interested in the experiment, but since the first representative was already sterilized, it was necessary to wait for the birth of a new unusual representative of the feline. The animal appeared on the light got the name of Dalai Doton. He became the progenitor of OTIQUES. So that the characteristic spots on the wool were bright, the parents of Tonga and their spotted children were crossing.
The appearance of a british shorthair gene consolidated the result. As a result, the breed became larger in size and acquired a specific color: the whole wool was light, and the tip is contrast. Registered it in 1980.
What is interesting: Ocelot is none in any way to the derived breed, although it has similar signs of external signs.
Description
In accordance with the standards adopted by the International Cat Association (TICA), The following signs of the breed are distinguished.
- The head in the profile is a wedge-shaped, in the Fathers - trapezoidal. There is a powerful, but not pointed chin. The bite is correct. In adult cats, the presence of a second chin is often noted. Neck long, graceful.
- Big triangular ears, sometimes ending with tassels at the ends . Visually creates the impression that the head smoothly goes into ears.
- Eyes are planted wide, possess an almond shape. The color of the iris varies from yellowish to the green. Deviation from standard - blue eyes.
- Athletically folded body, straight sides.
- The tail is quite long, slightly narrowing. His tip is painted in a dark color.
- Long muscular limbs. On the front paws of 5 fingers, on the rear - 4.
- Wool is thick, but thin. She fits tightly to the body.
The weight of the animal on average reaches 5 kg. Cats larger cats.
Character features
Ocicties are very tied to their owner, sociable, love to "talk" with him. Loneliness is not for them. They can accompany the owner when he walks around the apartment.
If you do not take a little time at home, you should not start this breed. The little animal will be very good.
Animal affectionate and friendly. Getting around with other inhabitants of the house: cats, dogs. The attack is possible only in the event of a threat (dwelling or himself). There is no aggression in his character, so such a pet can be placed families with children. He will quickly make friends with a "little man" and will be happy to play with him. There is some presence of dog damn: the cat can even bring abandoned toys, walking on a leash. He also gives care of training. The beast is active, smart. This is not a lazy lessel, a whole day sleeping in a secluded corner.
Watch your hosts and occurring events - one of the favorite Otitka classes. To secure the maximum viewing angle, it is closed on the shelves, cabinets and other elevations in the apartment. An animal is capable of self-study. It quickly remembers his nickname, individual words, teams. To attract attention (with its shortcoming), the beast is poured loudly.
Types of color
The characteristic feature of the breed is the absence of fluffiness and taking. Each wool is not one-hand, but painted in a few shades. On the forehead the dark strips form the letter "M". A contrast bar is departed from the external tip of the eye. The body is covered with dark spots, on the tail and paws - transverse stripes. 12 main types of animal color is distinguished. Here are the main ones.
- The main color of the wool - redhead . Color spots - dark brown, almost black. Pillows are painted in dark gray or black color. The nose framed a dark border.
- Brown spots are scattered on a light dairy background. Along the edge of the pink nose passes a brown contour. Milk chocolate color is present on paw pads. Color is called chocolate.
- The main color is ivory. Spots - reddish brown. Nose and pillow paws - pinkish.
- Wool casts a gentle pale blue tint , stains - saturated blue.
- Punches of purple color are highlighted in bright contrast on a light beige background. . Pillows and nose - pinkish-lilac.
- Color color - ivory. Spots - yellowish brown. Nose skin and paw pads - pink.
In other 6 options there are silver sings. White color is noted near the nostril, eye, on the chin and neck (top).
If your pet has a color at least a little diverge with standards, it will not be allowed to the exhibition.
Popular nickname
A small fluffy lump that appeared in your home needs to give a name. For some, this is a real problem. The representative of such a unique and beautiful breed does not want to be called somehow ordinary. The name must be under the animal. An animal acquired through a special club and having a pedigree, a respectable nickname is selected. In this case, a number of requirements should be observed:
- There is an additional ancestor's nickname;
- Nickname begins on a specific letter.
As a result, it turns out a long and not very convenient name for pronunciation. You have the right to cut it. Archibald Vending can always be called Archie. Among the popular nicknames that give the owners with their thoroughbred pets, the following are found: Alfredo, Christopher, Gregory, Beckingham, Roby, Gray, Blo. If you are not going to take part in all kinds of exhibitions, such parameters will help you choose: the color of the wool, the nature of the pet. With difficulty, refer to the information posted on the Internet. Many sites offer the real encyclopedia of feline names. Clicks are arranged in alphabetical order, which greatly simplifies the search.
Conditions of detention
Representatives of this breed are unpretentious and do not require some special care. The little animal is very mobile and active. It certainly needs to throw out the accumulated energy, so be sure to play with it. Do not prevent outdoor walks. For walking, use a trainer.
Due to the fact that the wool is devoid of undercoat, the animal almost does not melt. Approximately once every 2 weeks, spend the procedure for getting rid of extra hairs. For this purpose, a special rubber glove is used, one side of which is covered with a special material that allows you to gently and quickly collect a fur. Do not use brushes with metal teeth. Such an accessory is strictly prohibited.
Feline shampoos are required for swimming, which are easy to purchase in specialized stores. If you are the owner of a silver individual, then use whitening shampoos.
However, it is often not necessary to wash the otic equipment. The procedure is necessary when he drank. Bathing this breed does not like.
Claws are cut as needed. Do not take standard scissors for this. Need a special accessory created for cats. But to remove dirt from the ears a regular cotton wand. This breed is prone to diseases associated with the cavity of the mouth . In this regard, brushing your teeth in the cat once a week. It is desirable to visit the branch once a year so that he makes an inspection of the state of the teeth. There is also a regular processing from parasites: flea, ticks, worms.
What to feed?
The optimal option is to buy ready-made feeds. Their composition is balanced and specially selected for feline. It contains vitamins, mineral elements. In addition, the assortment is so diverse that it is not necessary to choose much difficulty. Do not acquire cheap feed. They will only harm the animal. We need a premium class. Pay attention to the purpose. You will need food developed for Siamese cats.
It is important to know that if driving food is used, then water should be completely in a bowl.
Adults are fed twice a day. Kittens need more energy and strength, so they need to be fed 4-5 times during the day. Food should not be hot or, on the contrary, very cold.
If you want to feed your favorite with natural products, then meat (chicken, beef) you need to pre-boil and cut into small portion pieces. The diet should also have fermented fermented products. Once a week, give pets boiled marine fish, eggs, vegetables. River fish is contraindicated. With natural feeding twice a year (spring and autumn), vitamins must be given.
Some products are prohibited by pets. Among them, smoked sausages and fish, consumed by man fish canned food, sweets, oily and salty food, marinades. Chicken bones are able to cause injuries to the stomach and esophagus. It is impossible to feed the bean and barley, as these products are not digested at all with a feline stomach.
Health
Ocicties are considered long-livers. With proper care, they are able to live for about 18 years. Despite the fact that their health is strong, can give any diseases that were characteristic of rocks participated in crossing. From the Siamese breed, heart disease - cardiomyopathy. As a rule, such animals dying in childhood. There may also be problems with blood - anemia.
Another rare disease is the amyloidosis of the kidneys. Characteristic for the Abyssinian breed. Arises against the background of a protein exchange violation. The amyloid protein is postponed in the liver, pancreas and kidneys. As a result, the authorities cannot fully fulfill their functions. Pathology identified in the early stages can be successfully stopped.
Regular cleaning of teeth will prevent the occurrence of periodontalism. A flare appears on the teeth, which the beast is not able to remove himself. The owner will have to armarate the brush and paste or contact the veterinarian. A planned inspection of a specialist is the key to the full life of the cat.
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