Cheetoh

breed of domestic cat, derived from crossings between specific Bengal cat and Ocicat bloodlines

The Cheetoh is a breed of cat. It is a cross breed between ocicat and bengal. In November 2004, cheetoh was first recognized by the United Feline Organization.[1] On June 15, 2011, cheetoh was also recognized by TICA, with the status of "experimental breed".[2]

Cheetoh
Origin America
Breed standards
TICAstandard
OtherCatz Inc.: standar
Feline hybrid (Felis catus × Prionailurus bengalensis)

Appearance

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Cheetoh has a larger body than its ancestors. It is muscular, graceful and slender, with males weighing around 15-23 pounds(6.8-10.4 kg), and females over 15 pounds(6.8 kg). Cheetoh has a short coat with a spotted pattern, giving it a wild appearance, but it is not nature wild.[2][3]

Behavior

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Cheetohs are affectionate, friendly, kind and aggressive cats. They don't like to search food, so cheetohs prefer to eat food given by their owners.[2] Cheetohs are highly intelligent, and social.[2][3]

References

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  1. "www.unitedfelineorganization.net". web.archive.org. 2014-10-25. Archived from the original on 2014-10-25. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Cheetoh Info Page". www.cheetohcatbreeders.com. Archived from the original on 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Cats.com (2021-09-25). "Cheetoh". Cats.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.