Oci-Aby lijn

Ocicat-Abyssinian line the general aims of this new line: to improve the ocicat’s appearance whilest guaranteeing their health to enlarge the genetic pool of ocicats by e.g. including Abyssinian in the breeding program (as approved by the CFA) For this Abyssinian-Ocicat line we chose to focus on silver. The search for the most beautiful best representation of both breeds is a challenge. In the end we chose the Abyssinian blue silver female Gr. Int. Ch. “Orchidee" to partner with the chocolate silver Ocicat maler Ch. Meulicats Denzel (owner Mischa Grob). The silver Abyssinian is a recognized colour by the FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline) TICA etc. Also the associations in the Netherlands, Europe and all over the world recognized the silver Abyssinian and the kittens of this outcross can be registrated. In the USA (mainly CFA, Cat Fanciers Association) does not recognized the silver colour in the Abyssinian and they does not accept it as an outcross for Ocicats either. Orchidee and Denzel both have been tested for FeLV en FIV. In addition, they have also been tested for: HCM, PKD, PKDef and PRA. Orchidee has also been tested for Patella Luxatie. Of course all the tests were negative. The health of both cats it very important as these cats will be the grounding for a new healthy Ocicat line. All Ocicats will be tested for this new line. The silver Abyssinian is a recognized colour by the FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline) TICA etc. Also the associations in the Netherlands, Europe and all over the world recognized the silver Abyssinian and the kittens of this outcross can be registrated. In the USA (mainly CFA, Cat Fanciers Association) does not recognized the silver colour in the Abyssinian and they does not accept it as an outcross for Ocicats either. If everything goes as planned we will be able to positively contribute to the health and vitality of the Ocicat by reducing the inbreeding coefficients. F1 kittens (6, all ticked) born 18-09-2009, Orchidee & Meulicats Denzel F2 kittens (6, 3 spotted and 3 ticked) born 25-10-2010, Lady from Down Under & Azou Meulica (cattery Oci van Diem). F2 kittens expected F2 at the end of March 2011, Aischa Meulica (Balou) and IC Ozspots Barwon Article of Mirka Taleva To Aby or Not to Aby