California Spangled
These cats are named after their home region and the dark, round marks on their coat similar to those you see on the plumage of some birds. While they might look wild, these cats are very affectionate and close to their humans. Their vivacity and agility, which allows them to jump great heights, will surprise many people. Being particularly playful, they make ideal companions for family life.
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Life expectancy |
The California Spangled has a life expectancy of between 15 and 20 years |
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Temperament |
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Adult size |
Female
Between 12 and 14 in
Male
Between 12 and 14 in
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Adult weight |
Female
Between 7 and 11 lb
Male
Between 11 and 15 lb
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Coat colour
Black / seal, blue / slate grey, chocolate, lilac, cinnamon, fawn, red, white All colours are recognised by GCCF. |
Black
Brown
White
Red
Blue
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Type of coat
Short |
Short
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Eye colour
Blue / aquamarine, golden yellow |
Blue
Yellow
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Instead of being presented at a feline show, the California Spangled was first introduced commercially via the front page of an American mail-order catalogue, the Neiman-Marcus. The cat was such a success that it took two years to meet the demand from the first month it appeared.
More details about the California Spangled
California Spangled: Origins and history
In the 1970s, an American scientist, Paul Casey, returned from a trip to Tanzania with the idea of creating a cat breed resembling the little spotted foxes he had seen on his travels. He decided that if he created a house cat with a leopard’s coat but an affectionate temperament, then fewer people would want to wear fur. There are many breeds that make up the family tree of the resulting cat, such as Siamese, Abyssinian, British Shorthair and even some Asian and Egyptian stray cats. It took eleven generations for Casey to reach the model he’d envisaged. For some time, the California Spangled was a Hollywood muse, before being dethroned by the Bengal. Today, the breed has practically disappeared and there are only a few individuals left.
California Spangled: Characteristics
These cats are very affectionate and happily join in with the family activities by observing all the tasks, actions and goings-on amongst the occupants of their home.
These excellent hunters are also extremely playful, needing to use up lots of energy. They particularly enjoy play sessions with their human.
Very active and extremely energetic, they can make vertiginous jumps and take great pleasure in it! Quite the opposite of a calm and composed cat!
Their vivacity is impressive. If they are presented with regular training sessions, they are capable of learning several tricks, such as offering their paw, fetching a toy, etc.
Very sociable, they will voluntarily approach humans.
Owing to their affectionate and playful nature, they need the presence of their human to feel good: solitude is not their strong point!
California Spangled: Behaviour
Quite untalkative, their meow is soft and discreet.
Very sporty, they need to use up all their energy every day in order to feel tip-top.
Although they are fond of outdoor walks during which they’ll happily use their hunting skills, their attachment to their home will stop them from ever going too far.
These cats aren’t particularly greedy, but their large size translates into high energy requirements. Their food must be not only of a high quality, but ideally regulated with interactive bowls too.
Breed compatibility California Spangled
Like all cats, they enjoy being the only feline in the house. However, they can acclimatise to life in a community if their environment is suited to the number of cats and if the introduction is done correctly.
Their good nature makes it possible for them to get along with their canine counterparts, as long as the introduction between the two species is done correctly and the environment offers them plenty of high spots to escape to.
Their taste for fun and their high energy make these cats a great playmate for children, provided the child knows to respect the cat and their needs.
These cats have affection in spades, so they can share the life of a calmer person who will shower them with caresses. However, their liveliness requires an environment that is sufficiently stimulating, with daily play sessions.
California Spangled: Purchase price
We do not enough data to set an average price for the California Spangled. However, the price will vary depending on lineage, breeding, age or even the sex. The reason for this high price is the breed’s extreme rarity. For your monthly budget you should allow on average £35 per month to provide for their needs, offering them a high quality diet and ensuring to keep them in good health.
California Spangled: Shedding
Light
These cats don’t lose particularly high volumes of fur outside of their moulting period. A regular brushing will help to regulate this seasonal loss and prevent the formation of fur balls in their stomach.
California Spangled: Grooming
Their short fur doesn’t need any particular upkeep apart from a weekly brush to keep their coat shiny. You should also check the cleanliness of their eyes and ears on a regular basis.
California Spangled: Health
The California Spangled can live for over 15 years.
This breed is pretty resistant to both cold and heat.
These cats don’t tend to be overweight. However, an over-stimulating environment can cause boredom and, as a result, weight gain. On that basis, you’ll need to be sure that they can wear themselves out on a daily basis.
They don’t seem to have a predisposition to any disease in particular, however, given the breed is so new, it’s difficult to get enough of an overview to be completely sure. Additionally, they may at some point develop the same conditions as other cats, like oral diseases.
Only pairings between California Spangleds are recognised.
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