Facts about California Spangled Cat
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A notably rare breed, the California Spangled Cat was originally sold exclusively through the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog, an unusual retail debut for a domestic cat.
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Asian leopard cats, ocelots, and Egyptian Maus were crossbred with domestic shorthairs to establish the California Spangled Cat's foundation bloodline during the breed's development.
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Four generations of selective breeding were required to establish the California Spangled Cat breed's consistent spotted pattern and athletic temperament between 1971 and 1986.
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Most California Spangled Cats possess green or gold eyes, with the eye color developing fully by 16 weeks of age in kittens.
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In 1986, Paul Casey's California Spangled Cat was featured on the cover of Life Magazine, generating significant mainstream media attention for the newly developed breed.
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Breeders developed the California Spangled Cat specifically to discourage the illegal wildlife trade by offering an affordable domestic alternative to owning endangered wild cats.
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California Spangled Cats typically weigh between 6 and 10 pounds and have a muscular, athletic build designed for agility and climbing.
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Spotted coats in California Spangled Cats display between 8 and 16 distinct dark markings across their bodies, mimicking the rosette patterns found on wild ocelots and leopards.
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The California Spangled Cat breed was developed in the 1980s by Paul Casey, who aimed to create a spotted domestic cat resembling wild leopards.