California Spangled Cat

The California Spangled Cat was a breed of cat which became extinct in the 1990s [1] . They were bred to resemble spotted wildcats, like the ocelot and leopard. They were originally bred in the 1980s and were only ever a rare breed, and were usually expensive, priced between $800 to $2,500. The popularity of two other spotted cats breeds- the Ocicat and the Bengal- overshadowed their development.
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Blue silver California Spangled Cat mother with brown kitten
Photo: Chanan Photography

Weight: 12-16 lbs.
Overview
A recently developed breed similar in concept to the Ocicat, the Spangled Cat is a spotted, wild-looking creature. But this is a purely domestic breed, not a hybrid between a wildcat species and a domestic variety. Sweet-natured, intelligent, and energetic, Spangles enjoy companionship but are not demanding of their owners' attention.
Appearance
Spangles are large, well-muscled cats with long bodies and a "wild", low-slung gait. They have prominent cheekbones and pale, well-developed whisker pads. The forehead is slightly rounded, the eyes are almond-shaped, and the ears are rounded at the tips and set high on the head. The tail is dark-tipped and blunt. The Spangle's spotted tabby coat is shorthaired, with slightly longer fur on the tail and underbelly.
Origins
California Spangled Cats were developed in the 1980s by a California breeder who was determined to create a domestic breed to mimic endangered spotted wildcats. A complex breeding program including an Abyssinian-domestic shorthair cross, a British Shorthair, an American Shorthair, a feral cat from Cairo, a spotted Manx, and a Siamese produced the anticipated results after eleven generations.