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California Spangled
| Origin And History | Originally bred by Paul Arnold Casey, Jr., a Hollywood scriptwriter, playwright, and author, after his return from Tanzania while working with Louis Leakey in the 1970s. Casey's novel, "Open The Coffin" chronicles his journey in Africa and subsequent breeding that led to the California Spangle. This animal was ideally bred to resemble a leopard, thus giving the impression of a "House-Leopard". One of many motivations for this breed was that people would not want to wear the same type of fur that resembled their pet. The Spangle was introduced to the general public on the cover of the iconic Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog in 1986. California Spangled cats are a crossbreed of many strains, including the Abyssinian, American Shorthair and British Shorthair. Despite their wild appearance, they are completely domestic. |
| Personality | When it comes to entering a new environment, the California Spangled Cat does not need any time to adjust. It may want to explore the new home, but will not have any negative personality changes. This cat breed goes out of its way meet new people. Owners find it very cute that the cat will interrupt whatever it is doing to greet new visitors at the door. The California Spangled Cat breed is very social and loves to interact with people. They make a great addition to any household that is wanting a feline companion! Owners have said that their California Spangled Cat spends a lot of time with their children. They have also stated that the cat remains loving no matter how aggressive the children’s actions may be towards it. The California Spangled Cat is a cat breed that generally gets along with dogs, but on occasion may not enjoy their company. This cat should be alright in most homes that have dogs as well. The California Spangled Cat really enjoys snuggling and showing affection. Owners get plenty of love from this cat. This cat breed loves to play so much that it will often wake its owner up, at the start of each day, for playtime. The California Spangled Cat is a high energy cat breed that loves to run around and have fun. This cat develops habits and routines, and can also be trained because they are highly intelligent. |
Physical Attributes
| Appearance | The California Spangled Cat has been known for its medium size and this has been a deciding factor for many owners of this breed. Its build is best described as long, lean, and muscular. While weighing between 8 lbs (3.6 kg) to 15 lbs (6.8 kg) the California Spangled Cat breed might be just what you are looking for. The fur of the California Spangled Cat is often described as fine, tough, and short. This is because this California Spangled Cat breed has a strong bloodline! People looking to purchase a California Spangled Cat will find that these cats are available in colours like bronze, gold, blue, brown, charcoal, red, black, silver, and white. Some of the more rare colours are exotic among cat breeds. The California Spangled Cat breed has a short length tail. This is due to its origins and the genetics that were thought out when the cat was originally bred. The California Spangled Cat breed has a reputation for having small sized eyes which lead them to be more attractive than other feline breeds. |
| Health | Health issues do not occur very often in this cat breed. Owners are very pleased with how healthy, their California Spangled Cat is. While many cat breeds do have some mild health issues, common ones for the California Spangled Cat breed are Tapeworms, Vomiting, and Eye Problems. The California Spangled Cat breed may cause a reaction in those who have cat allergies. |
