The Californian spangled is one of the rarest cat breeds in the world, and it is even endangered. It is mainly recognizable by its coat covered with round black spots that make it look like a leopard. Behind its wild appearance, the Californian spangled is in fact very affectionate and sensitive, even if it is an athletic cat.
Size: 30 cm to 35 cm
Weight: 4 kg to 7 kg
Coat : short
Color: black, brown, blue, bronze, dark gray, red, gold or silver
Life expectancy: 10 to 14 years
Gestation period: 60 to 67 days
Description and characteristics of the Californian spangled
The main characteristic of the Californian spangled is its coat covered with round black spots that make it look like a leopard. This cat can be of different colors (black, brown, blue, bronze, dark gray, red, gold or silver). However, there is a variety of Californian spangled with a white coat speckled with black. Its hair is short, but a little longer on its belly and tail.
Its body is of long type, that is to say long, with a fine bone structure, and muscular. It has a fine tail covered with black rings and its head is triangular in shape. The spangled Californian has large oval eyes that can be amber or brown. He wears his medium sized ears well erect on his head and slightly backwards.
The spangled Californian is a very rare cat. It is estimated that there are only about 200 specimens in the world.
Origin of the Californian spangled
The Californian spangled is native to the United States, and more precisely to California. It was developed in the 1970s with the aim of creating a domestic cat with a spotted coat similar to that of wild cats from Africa. This cat is a cross between Siamese, British Shorthair and American Shorthair. It has inherited its coat from the latter. It took a long time to arrive at the Californian spangled that we know today, whose breed was only recognized in 1986.
Character and behavior of the spangled Californian - Who
is it for?
The spangled Californian is a born hunter, mainly because it is primarily an outdoor cat. It is lively and energetic and needs a lot of activity. It is also a very agile cat capable of making very high jumps. But it also adapts very well to life in an apartment.
It is a sensitive and affectionate cat that loves to be petted. He also shows great curiosity and loves to play. Gentle and docile, it is suitable for all types of families, especially since it is very sociable.
How to take care of your spangled Californian: his needs
No specific maintenance is necessary to preserve the beauty of the dress of the Californian spangled: a brushing once a week is more than enough.
Californian spangled's diet
The Californian spangled does not require a special diet. As for all cats, it must be of good quality and adapted to its age, its state of health and its level of physical exercise.
The health of the spangled Californian
The health of the spangled Californian is quite good. But we still lack hindsight as to whether he is affected by hereditary diseases.
Price of a spangled Californian kitten
The price of a spangled Californian kitten will depend on the sex, the pedigree of the parents, the conformity to the standards of the breed, etc.
Price of a spangled Californian male : $1000 - $2500
Price of a female Californian spangled : $1000 - $2500