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For the snack food, see Cheetos.
Cheetoh Origin United States Breed standard TICA standard Cat (Felis catus) Contents
Origin
The Cheetoh cat breed is derived from crossings between specific Bengal cat and Ocicat bloodlines. Being a new breed, it is rare.
Description
Appearance
The Cheetoh cat incorporates the distinctive spotted coat characteristics from both the Ocicat and the Bengal breeds, notably that of harnessing the pronounced spotting from the Bengal breed and the taller longer legged stature from the Ocicat breed. The goal of the Cheetoh breeding program was to create a very intelligent cat that is considerably larger with an extraordinary wild look without adding more wild blood. Its main distinguishing characteristics, apart from its spots and sleek, plush, velvety coat, is its low shouldered "wildcat" walk. Males grow to around 15-22 lbs. Females are slightly smaller and seldom reach more than 15 lbs. When it walks, it looks as if it is on the hunt, or the prowl, giving it a very stalky-like gait.
Colors
They are currently bred in six color varieties: the Black/Brown Spotted Sienna, the Black/Brown Spotted Gold, the Black Spotted Smoke, the Black Spotted Silver, and the Lynx Pointed Gold Spotted.
Care and Health
They are a fairly healthy breed, but can suffer from luxating patella. The coat is short, and only requires a weekly brushing.
See also
- Hybrid cat
External links
Mammal hybrids, arranged by family Bovidae Camelidae Canidae Black wolf · Coydog · Coywolf · Czechoslovakian wolfdog · Jackal–dog hybrid · Kunming wolfdog · Saarlooswolfhond · Sulimov dog · WolfdogDelphinidae Elephantidae Equidae Felidae Macropodidae Suidae Mustelidae Polecat-ferret hybrid · Polecat-mink hybridUrsidae Categories:- Felid hybrids
- Cat breeds originating in the United States
- Rare cat breeds
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