Cheetoh

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Cheeto
Origin	United States
Breed standard
TICA	standard
Cat (Felis catus)

The Cheetoh cat breed is derived from crossings between specific Bengal cat and Ocicat bloodlines.
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.
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.

[edit] See also

• Hybrid cat

[edit] External links

• The International Cheetoh Breeders Association