This link will take you to Ocicat cat breeders listed by location.  They are listed alphabetically by State after the Premium Cattery Listings.  If you are a cat breeder, please recommend our site to a fellow Ocicat cat breeder or other.  If you are a person seeking an Ocicat cat or kitten for sale, we wish you the best of luck in your search for your next furry companion.

This link will take you to Ocicat cat breeders by cattery name.  The Ocicat cat breeders are listed alphabetically by cattery name after the Premium Cattery Listings.

The Ocicat named for its coat pattern similar to the Ocelot cat is an agouti spotted cat.  The Ocicat originated from interbreeding of Abyssinian, Siamese and American Shorthair, it is the only spotted domestic breed selectively bred to emulate the cats of the wild.

The ideal Ocicat is a large, active animal with an athletic appearance. It is very solid and well-muscled and has a short, tight coat with a satin sheen that shows off muscles and spots to their best advantage.

The Cat Fanciers Association first recognized the Ocicat for registration in 1966.  It wasn't until 1987 that the breed was granted championship status with CFA.  The popularity of the Ocicat is increasing.   

Although its coat is similar to that of an Ocelot, the Ocicat their temperament is similar to that of a dog in its devotion to people.  Ocicats are very intelligent and are trained easily to fetch, respond to commands and even walk on a leash.  Their nature of being a social butterfly, they are not suited for being along for long periods, however this makes them a great addition to a home with other animals. 

Ocicats coats come in many colors and at least all those colors associated with the three foundation breeds: tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender, fawn, silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, blue silver, lavender silver, and fawn silver.

Pricing on Ocicats usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines.   

Typically breeders of all breeds of kittens release their kittens somewhere between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. The reasoning behind keeping a kitten until after twelve weeks is that kittens have had their basic inoculations. This gives them time to develop the physical and social stability needed to make a smooth transition into their new environment.  It is never recommended that a breeder release a kitten before twelve weeks of age as the kittens need this time to develop properly. Releasing a kitten prior to twelve weeks of age is against the law in many states.  It is also recommended that you keep all pedigreed cats and kittens indoors and that they be spayed or neutered.  Cats and kittens of all ages also need suitable surfaces for scratching, such as scratching posts.  Scratching is a natural behavior of the cat breed and declawing a cat is not recommended and is not accepted by the Cat Fanciers Association.