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Record 1 2021-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pets
  • Dog and Cat Breeding
  • Genetics
CONT

The ocicat is a wild-looking feline with domestic origins, bred from a combination of Abyssinian, Siamese, and American shorthair breeds. Despite its appearance, ocicats are completely domestic, social, and playful.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Animaux d'agrément
  • Élevage des chiens et chats
  • Génétique
DEF

Chat issu d'un croisement entre les races abyssine, siamoise et American shorthair.

OBS

Son nom est dérivé du nom d'un petit félin sauvage d'Amérique centrale appelé l'ocelot, aussi surnommé le «mini-léopard d'Amérique», en raison de sa robe tachetée presque identique à celle du léopard d'Asie.

Spanish

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