cheetoh
Friendly, intelligent, inquisitive, energetic
Overview
Origin
United States
Life Span
10-15 years
Height
12"-18"
Weight
12-25 pounds
Group
Large short-haired
Price
$500-$2,400
History
The Cheetoh cat is a relatively new breed. Developed by Carol Dryman in 2001, Cheetoh cats were first created by crossing Bengal cats with Ocicats. The goal was to create a new cat breed with a gentle, friendly nature and a physical appearance similar to a wildcat.
Although Cheetoh cats are gaining popularity thanks to their incredible personalities and exotic good looks, they are not yet recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association or any other breed registry.
Care
Nutrition
Since Cheetoh cats are several generations removed from their wild ancestors, they thrive on high quality cat food and have no special dietary requirements.
Grooming
These cats are not prone to shedding as their hair is extremely short. Light brushing can bring out the hair's sheen. As Cheetoh cats are large and active, your furniture will thank you for keeping their toenails trimmed. You might also wish to brush your cat's teeth on a regular basis.
Exercise
Cheetoh cats love to jump, climb, run, and explore. They thrive on interactive play and they appreciate access to a tall cat tower, wall shelves, and window seats.
Health
As hybrid cats, Cheetohs tend to enjoy robust good health. Cataracts, eye disease, sensitivity to anesthetics, and heart disease may be inherited in some cases.
Breed Standard
Body
The body should be large, muscular, and well proportioned. Female Cheetoh cats generally weigh up to 15 pounds, while male Cheetoh cats tend to weigh up to 23 pounds.
Head
Cheetoh cats have triangular heads that are in proportion to the body.
Eyes
Cheetoh cats typically have green to gold eyes with a rounded shape.
Ears
The ears should be wide at the base with rounded tips.
Color
Cheetoh cat colors include black and brown spotted sienna, with variations of sorrel, tawny, golden, and mahogany; black and brown spotted tan, black spotted smoke, black spotted silver, and lynx pointed gold spotted snow.
Coat
The Cheetoh cat has a thick, soft, coat with a plush, velvety feel. The coat exhibits spots, rosettes, or a combination of rosettes and spots. It is very short, and is not prone to shedding.
Tail
A Cheetoh cat has a long, well-proportioned tail with a rounded tip and a slightly wider base.
Legs & Paws
The legs should be graceful and well-muscled. The hind legs are typically longer than the forelegs contributing to the Cheetoh cat's distinctive "stalking" walk.