CHEETOH CAT PERSONALITY AND BREED (ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW)

Would you like to know more about the Cheetoh Cat Personality? Another recent breed created in part using Bengal specimens but lacking wild cat genes.

The aim was to create a domestic breed of felines with a spotted coat that resembled a cheetah (Acinonyx Jubattus) in appearance and movement. At a glance, this cat has a wild style, comes in a wide range of colors, is widespread worldwide, and is friendly in nature.

Let’s learn more about the Cheetoh cat personality and breed.

WHAT IS THE CHEETOH CAT GENERAL ASPECT AND SIZE?

The Cheetoh is a huge cat, far more massive than its ancestors. The weight of the males varies between 7 and 11 kg, while the females can weigh approximately up to 7 kg. It moves slouching like a real wild cat and has an athletic and curvy profile.

The coat design is one of a kind and well-defined. The greater or lesser contrast created by the spots depends on the background color. Sometimes the girth is spotted too.

The coat is splendid. The smooth and shiny coat highlights these cats’ athletic and sinuous profile.

The tail is broad and tapers towards the tip, which is usually black and has the typical tabby streaks.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CHEETOH CAT:

Characteristic	Description	Notes
In summary	A wild cat-like domestic cat that resembles a cheetah	Ancestral races are present everywhere, therefore Cheetoh cats are found all over the world
Personality	Sociable and dependent. She loves being part of the family	Don’t be fooled by the wild features
Appearance	It looks like a wild cat. The eyes can be bronze, gold, copper, green-brown or hazel	The colorpoint version has blue eyes
In the house	Given the rather active nature, it is not ideal to keep him locked up in an apartment
Behavior	Males of this breed are much more tolerant of their kittens
Grooming	You have to brush and comb it about once a week	During moulting, the spotted pattern may fade
Most common health problems	No major diseases, but he may suffer from kidney problems inherited from the Bengal cat

THE COLORS OF THE CHEETOH

The varieties listed below are all recognized by breeders. There are the following variants:

• Sienna black/brown spotted and tan (the latter represents a lighter gold background color)
• Spotted smoke and silver variants (brighter, with a sharper contrast between background color and spots)

A snow variant has even been created, white as snow, with golden spots, rosettes, and darker ends. In addition, concentric black circles can be seen on the tail, confirming the lynx tabby influence.

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE CHEETOH CAT?

The Cheetoh is the result of a cross dating back to the early years of the new century between Bengal and purebred domestic cats, specifically the Ocicat. The creator of this cat is Jean Mill.

In addition to careful selection, these couplings led to the creation of a specimen that had the evident spotted pattern of the Bengal coat and the long legs of the Ocicat, a characteristic erected by the Siamese.

Despite being short, the coat is unusually thick and velvety. In addition to the aesthetic aspect, the primary interest of breeders is to ensure that the Cheetoh does not lose its characteristic sociable nature.

CHEETOH CAT PERSONALITY

Although Cheetoh cats have a wild appearance, they are actually friendly and loyal. They like to be part of family activities, receive attention, and are generally friendly with humans and other pets.

While they love to be indoors, at times, they still feel the need to go outside and explore. Therefore, providing outdoor space for them to spend some time is better. Alternatively, you could teach them to walk on a leash and bring them outside.

The Cheetoh cats are affectionate and loving, but they are also brilliant and can be thought to follow a few instructions. Moreover, they like to play and are also active cats; for this reason, it is necessary to provide toys and cat trees.

They do not like to stay alone and demand attention from humans. So if you do not have a family with someone at home for a significant part of the day, a Cheetoh might not be the best cat to get.

Cheetoh cats like to cuddle and can be vocal if they are unsatisfied with something.

HOW TO CARE FOR AND FEED THE CHEETOH CAT

Cheetoh cats are low maintenance in general. They have short coats that don’t require a lot of attention. It is just enough to brush it once in a while. This cat doesn’t need a specific diet.

But since they are very active, it is essential to provide high-quality food with high protein content. Otherwise, you can perform regular grooming, such as ear cleaning, teeth cleaning, and nail trimming.

Cheetoh cats do not have a lot of medical issues, but they can have hereditary conditions that come from the Bengal cat, such as kidney or heart problems.

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