Cat
Breed Description:
The California Spangled Breed of Cats are a crossbreed of many strains of cat, including the Abyssinian breed, American Shorthair breed and British Shorthair breed. Despite their wild appearance, they are completely domestic.This breed of cat gives the initial impression of being a miniature leopard. The California Spangled breed of cat has a long, lean, somewhat muscular body as well as a low slung walk, and of course the spots. The most desired shape of spots for the California Spangle breed of cats is round, yet somewhat blockish. Triangular, oval, or square spots are acceptable also. The California Spangle's coat may be any of the following colors: bronze, gold, blue, brown, charcoal, red, black, silver, or white. They have conspicuous cheekbones and light, large whisker pads.
Temperament:
The California Spangled Cats are an affectionate, social, curious, and extremely devoted breed of cat. These cats love eye contact and will always find a part to play in the action. The California Spangle loves to see what's going on and very often can be found perching and observing giving the "wild" feeling to this very domestic animal. Known for their intelligence, athletic abilities, high energy level, and acrobatics, the California Spangled Cats have very sharp hunting skills and will enjoy games that involve their owner's participation.
Health Problems:
The California Spangled Cat is generally healthy.
Living Conditions:
This is a domestic cat and they will do well indoors. They are known to be good hunters.
Grooming:
They are short haired and do require weekly grooming.
Origin:
Inspired by the poaching death of a leopard, the anthropologist Louis Leakey motivated Californian Paul Arnold Casey, Jr. to breed a domestic cat resembling a small leopard, and that this would emphasize how important it is to preserve the leopard. Casey died April 23, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. He was 60 years old. 