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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

4290.0. "NEED INFO ON OCICAT " by KAOFS::J_GREGOIRE () Mon Jan 07 1991 12:52

    
    
       OK! i know that there are notes on that subject but i need more info	
       i was looking at the OCICAT and i'm very interested about that breed	 	                                                           		
       so here are my questions	                                                                         	
                                	
                                        	
       1) do you breed seal point siamese with abyssinian.                                         	
                                    	                      	
       2) if so can the litter be register.	
                                                	
       The raison why is i love cat and i'm interested eventually to breed
       cats and the OCICAT seen to be very interesting so if any of you can                                                                   	
       help me by giving me informations i would be very happy.
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4290.1SANDY::FRASERMonsters remonstrated...Mon Jan 07 1991 14:319
	My Encyclopedia of American Cat Breeds has let me down on this one -
	the breed isn't listed, so I'm not sure of its status.

	I do know that the person who owns ChinaCat cattery breeds Ocicats.
	You might want to give her a call and visit the cattery if its ok
	with her, or look her up at an upcoming show.

	Sandy
4290.2on the ocicatTYGON::WILDEillegal possession of a GNUMon Jan 07 1991 14:4626
ocicats are a man-developed breed, but they breed "true" - which means that
you need two ocicats to create more ocicats.  Breeders may be found in your
area by checking the listings in the back of Cat Fancier Magazine, of by
contacting the Cat Fanciers Assoc. - a breeder in this notes conference should
be able to offer a number to call to get more information on breeders.

Contrary to popular mythology, the ocicat is NOT created from wild stock
bred back into a domestic breed....the cat's distinctive markings are the
result of selective breeding of domestic cats to get the characteristic coat.

Ocicats are known to be very active and curious cats, compact and agile in
body, with a "modified cobby" body type, rather than the elegant oriental
body type.  They are a real handful.

I know about the personality from personal experience, my friends just bought
a 3 month bundle of mischeif named Cory - a lovely tawny little cat, with
spots all over her back and sides, and big golden eyes.  She is a delightful,
beautiful kitten, but she does wreck havoc on a regular basis.

If you are interested in breeding cats, please first talk to your vet about
the veterinary considerations and expenses of starting a cattery, and spend 
some time reading this conference to understand the requirements involved in 
setting up your "stud room" and what to expect from unneutered cats - 
particularly their expected behavior.  It can become quite expensive and
time-consuming...and heartbreaking.  It is best to become educated before
you start, rather than learning the hard way.
4290.3CRUISE::NDCPutiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313Tue Jan 08 1991 07:338
    You should also know that the presence of unneutered cats also effects
    neutered cats.  Neutered males who have never sprayed or marked may be
    influenced to start by the presence of a female in heat. 
    
    Make sure you have a good idea of what you're getting into before you
    start AND KNOW the potential problems associated with your breed so
    that you don't inadvertently breed them in.  E.G. Scottish folds can
    have skeletal problems if not bred carefully.