Rare, wonderful, exotic, and beautiful are all words used to describe this breed of cat. The Ocicat clearly answers the wish many cat fanciers have for a well muscled, imposing, and intelligent cat that resembles the spotted cats of the wild, while displaying the gentle temperament of a domestic cat. The Ocicat is still considered a rare breed, but the interest in, and number of people breeding and showing this feline has risen steadily. The most general breakdown of the Ocicat Show Standard is the Head, Body, Coat and Color, and Pattern. Each of these four areas of confirmation is allotted 25 points for a total standard score of 100.
Eye color is typically golden, green or copper.
The Ocicat is a well-spotted cat of medium to large size, displaying the look of an athletic animal. They are well muscled and solid, graceful and lithe, yet with a fullness of body and chest. People are usually surprised when they first hold an Ocicat, as Ocicats are very heavy for their size. An Ocicats weight is primarily composed of muscle and great bone. Female Ocicats weigh between 6 to 9 pounds.