Cheetoh History

Cheetohs are a hybrid cat created from the most desireable attributes of specific Bengal and Ocicat bloodlines to produce a very large, very wild looking, intensely spotted, gentle and social companion. Every domestic cat began as a hybrid, a mix, before it was officially established as a breed of its own. This takes time, research and intense commitment to the breed to insure a strict adherence to the new breed standards. Cheetohs are registered with the United Feline Organization and we are diligently working towards having TICA recognize this ideal new breed. This has never been an easy task but every time a new breed is created they must follow stringent procedures. Females can grow up to 15 pounds and males can top 20 pounds! Cubs go to their new homes completely litterbox trained and people and pet friendly!

What kind of colors do Cheetoh’s have?

Black\Brown Spotted Sienna (Rust): Includes variations of sorrel, tawny, golden, hot rufus and mahogany. Markings are shades of black, brown or tan. A light ruddy ground color is preferred. Light colored markings encircling the eyes and white ground color on the whisker pads, chin, chest, belly and inside legs is desirable. Black markings and/or spots around eyes and on the face are a bonus. The nose should be dark brick red. Eye color may be bronze or gold, copper, green, brown or hazel. Paw pads and tail tip are black.

Black\Brown Spotted Tan: The underlying coat color is very light tan or tan with silver highlights. The coat also has a mixture of black, white and shades of gray mixed together, very similar to the coat of the chinchilla (mammal). Spots and/or rosettes are sable brown or black in color and are very large and scattered over the shoulders, back, sides and haunches. Black markings and/or spots on face and around eyes are a bonus. Light colored "spectacles" around eyes are desirable. Eyes are bronze or gold, copper, green, brown or hazel. The nose should be dark brick red. Paw pads and tail tip are black.

Black Spotted Smoke: The overall color is one of dark grayness, instead of silver, with black, white and varying shades of gray mixed together. Spots and/or rosettes are distinct. Patterns appearing on the shoulders and down the back are a bonus. These patterns can appear as a cape on younger kittens. Light colored or white bars across back of ears is desirable. Light colored markings encircle the eyes. Black markings and/or spots around the eyes and on the face are a bonus. Eyes are bronze or gold, copper, green, brown or hazel. The nose is red hued outlined with black. Paw pads and tail tip are black.

Black Spotted Silver: The overall color is a cool sparkling silver overlaid with intense black markings, spots and rosettes. The degree of contrast should be intense. Black markings and/or spots on the face are desirable. White bars across back of ears is desirable. Gold frost or glitter can appear across the shoulders and back. The nose is red hued outlined with black. Eye colors are bronze or gold, copper, green, brown or hazel. Paw pads and tail tip are black.

Lynx Pointed, Gold Spotted Snow: The body is snow white with slight gray shading on back and rump permitted. Extremities can be various shades of buff or light gray. Gold or buff colored spots and/or rosettes cover the entire body including and belly. Spots on legs are a bonus. The tail is black ringed. The face has gold or buff colored markings and/or spots. Ears are light gray or buff, ringed with black and lynx pointed. White bars across back of ears are preferred. Eyes are a deep, bright blue. Nose is black with lighter reddish center. Paw pads and tail tip are black.

 

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