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California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat Cat Breed Comparison

"Find similarities and differences between California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat" Compare California Spangled and Cymric. Which is better: California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
 
 
 
Name California Spangled Cymric Ocicat
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Canada flagCanada United States flagUnited States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group Crossbreed Mutation Crossbreed
Popularity Rank564817
Reviews000
User Ratings

Other Names
What other names do they have?
Spangle Spangle Oci
Price
Which one is cheaper, California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat cat?
$1000 to $2500 $500 to $800 $800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership High Moderate Moderate
Breed Recognition The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) 		The International Cat Association (TICA)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat cat?
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Medium
The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Large
The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight
Which is heavier, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
Male: 12 - 15 pounds, Female: 10 - 13 pounds Male: 9 - 13 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds
Bite ForceAverage Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type Semi-foreign
California Spangled have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
 Cobby
This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
 Semi-foreign
Ocicat have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape Pointed
Medium
Wide-set 		Medium
Rounded
Wide-set 		Large
Pointed
Wide-set
Eye Color Gold Gold
Copper 		Green
Hair Color and Pattern Spotted patterns in various colors, including silver, blue, and brown. All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. Spotted coat pattern; colours include tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender, fawn, silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, and blue silver.
Coat
What is the difference between California Spangled, Cymric and Ocicat coats?
Short Long Short
Leg Lenght Medium Short Medium
Whisker Length Medium Medium Medium
Musculature Slender Robust Muscular
Head Shape Triangular Round Triangular
Toe Count 5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back 		5 front
4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation Almond-shaped Round Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size Medium Medium Medium
Nose Structure Long and Narrow Short and Broad Long and Narrow
Neck Length Medium Medium Medium
Fur Texture Soft
Curled 		Soft
Curled 		Short
Shaggy
Bone Density Medium Medium Medium
Flexibility
High
High
High
Bone Structure Sturdy Slender
Fine 		Sturdy
Tail Length Long and Tapered Bobtail Long and Tapered
Sleep Patterns Moderate Sleep Calm
More Sleep 		Moderate Sleep

California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span Long, active and alert Short to moderate, gentle and calm Long, playful and intelligent
Guarding Instinct High Moderate High
Protection Instincts High Moderate High
Climbing Ability High Moderate High
Jumping Ability Excellent Moderate Excellent
Swimming Ability Good Poor Moderate
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability Good Poor Good

California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat Health Comparison

Litter Size 1-3 Kittens 3-5 Kittens 3-5 Kittens
Special Needs Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation 		Social
Moderate grooming 		Active
Intelligent
Requires stimulation
Breeding Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size Requires careful genetic management, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences High protein, frequent meals High protein, low carbs High protein, raw diet
Solo Time Tolerance Medium Medium Medium
Noise Sensitivity Moderate Moderate Low
Genetic Diversity Moderate Low Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes
Medium sensitivity
Medium sensitivity
High sensitivity
Food Motivation High Moderate High
Feeding Schedule Three times a day
Morning, Afternoon, and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening 		Twice a day
Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level High Moderate Moderate
Exercise Needs Low High Medium
Life Expectancy
Which will live longer, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
10-14 years 8-14 years 12-14 years
Energy Level
Which is more energetic, California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat cat?
The California Spangled cat has a very high energy level.
The Cymric cat has a very high energy level.
The Ocicat cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic
Which cat is hypoallergenic, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
Yes
California Spangled cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Cymric cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Yes
Ocicat cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.
Common Health Issues
Which cat is healthier, California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat?
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
Low
Very healthy cat breed.
High
Ocicats tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems Periodontal Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Obesity 		Spinal Dysraphism
Arthritis
Manx Syndrome 		Periodontal Disease
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Diabetes Mellitus
Climate Temperate Temperate Temperate
Cold Tolerance Low High Medium
Heat Tolerance Low High Medium
Breeding Difficulty Medium Medium Hard

California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations Variety of vocalizations Quiet and gentle meows Moderate and varied sounds
Interaction With Other Pets Good, but may prefer being the only pet Good, gentle and friendly Good, playful and social
Facial Expression Energetic and intelligent Loyal and playful Energetic and friendly
Tail Behavior Active tail movements Gentle swaying tail Energetic and friendly tail movements
Explorer Instincts High Moderate High
Attention Needs High Moderate High
Protectiveness High Moderate High
Territoriality High Moderate High
Independence High Moderate High
Response To Commands High Moderate High
Adaptability To Indoor Life High High Moderate
Hunting Drive High Moderate High
Play Style Active
Curious
Playful 		Playful
Gentle
Calm 		Active
Curious
Playful
Escape Tendencies High Moderate High
Curiosity High Moderate High
Hunting Skills Low ⬇️ Moderate ⏺️ High ⬆️
Reaction To Strangers Friendly 😊 Cautious Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior High Moderate High
Aggression Level Low Low High
Training Difficulty Easy Moderate Easy
Agility High Moderate High
Travel Compatibility Low Medium Medium
Activity
Low Active
Highly Active
Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals Low
Independent 		High
Friendly
Tolerant 		Playful
Medium
Household Noise Tolerance Low High Medium
Playfulness
Active Adventurer. California Spangled are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Balanced Playmate. Cymric have a balanced playfulness.
Active Adventurer. Ocicat are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability
Difficult to Train: California Spangled cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Difficult to Train: Cymric cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Difficult to Train: Ocicat cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat
Which cat is lap type, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Yes
This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
No
This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament
Which one has a better personality, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
Affectionate Gentle Active
Adaptability
Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?
California Spangled cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Cymric cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Ocicat cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate cat breed: California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat?
High: California Spangled cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Cymric cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
High: Ocicat cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly
Which cat is more kid-friendly, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
The California Spangled cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Cymric cat is a child-friendly breed.
The Ocicat cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly
Which cat is more dog-friendly, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
Very dog-friendly: California Spangled owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Cymric owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Very dog-friendly: Ocicat owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence
Which cat is smarter, California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat?
Outstanding: California Spangled is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Cymric is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Outstanding: Ocicat is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs
Which cat is more social, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly
Which cat is more stranger friendly, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization
Which cat is the loudest, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
Low
Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.
Moderate
Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.
Frequent
This cat breed meows very often.

California Spangled vs Cymric vs Ocicat Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding Moderate High Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Deshedding Tool 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb 		Brush
Nail Clipper
Comb
Dental CareLow Moderate Low
Grooming
Which is easier to groom, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the California Spangled coat in good condition.
Moderate Maintenance
Grooming your Cymric cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Low Maintenance
Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Ocicat coat in good condition.
Shedding
Which cat sheds less, California Spangled or Cymric or Ocicat?
Minimal
This cat breed sheds much less than the average.
High
If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.
High
If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

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