The cattery where the Cheetoh cat began.
Carol Drymon of Wind Haven Exotics set out in 2001 to breed a cat with the look of a wild jungle cat and the temperament of a family pet. She crossed the Bengal, for its spotted coat, with the Ocicat, for its easygoing, people-loving nature. The first Cheetoh litter was born here in 2003.
Delilah with her litter, born April 27, 2026.
About the Cheetoh cat
The Cheetoh looks wild, but it’s a fully domestic cat — its only wild ancestry is the distant Asian leopard cat behind the Bengal side of the family. TICA recognized it as an experimental breed in 2004, and it’s still rare, with only a small number of breeders.
Appearance
Large and muscular, with a short, plush spotted coat. Males commonly reach 15 to 22 pounds.
Social
A breed known for its affectionate, outgoing nature. Expect a cat that wants to be part of the household, not one that hides from it.
Smart and busy
Cheetohs are known for their intelligence and energy, and they thrive on play, interaction, and time with their people.
Our cats
The queens and kings behind our current Cheetoh litters.
Cheetoh kittens for sale
Each kitten is identified by the colored ear marker or flower you’ll see in their photos. Mention it when you get in touch so we know which kitten you’re asking about.
All kittens go home at 12 weeks old, after all vaccinations and preventive wormings.
Delilah × Mountain Warrior
Gold Girl (blue)
Gold Girl (green)
Melody × Mountain Warrior
Brown Spotted Boy (red)
Delilah × Onyx
Gold Girl (orange flower)
Silver Boy (pink flower)
Silver Boy (green flower)
Reserving a Cheetoh kitten
Carol Drymon and Wind Haven Exotics
Wind Haven Cheetohs is the Cheetoh cattery of Wind Haven Exotics, where the breed was created. Carol Drymon began researching the cross in 2001, crossing the Bengal with the Ocicat, and the first Cheetoh litter was born at Wind Haven in 2003. TICA recognized the Cheetoh as an experimental breed the following year.
More than twenty years on, Carol is still breeding Cheetohs here. Every kitten on this page comes from her own queens and kings.
thecheetohcat.com is Carol Drymon’s only official website. Our former addresses, windhavencheetohs.com and windhavenexotics.com, are no longer ours. For current kittens and contact details, use this page.
Cheetoh cat questions
What is a Cheetoh cat?
A Cheetoh is a domestic cat breed created by crossing the Bengal with the Ocicat. It is large, muscular and spotted, with the look of a wild cat.
Who created the Cheetoh cat?
Carol Drymon of Wind Haven Exotics. She started the breeding program in 2001, and the first litter was born in 2003.
Are Cheetoh cats part cheetah?
No. The name comes from the spotted coat. The only wild ancestry is the distant Asian leopard cat behind the Bengal side of the family.
How big do Cheetoh cats get?
They are a large breed. Males commonly reach 15 to 22 pounds.
How much is a Cheetoh kitten?
Our Cheetoh kittens are $800 to $1,200. A $300 deposit reserves a kitten; it is non-refundable but can be moved to another current or future litter.
When can a kitten go home?
At 12 weeks old, after all vaccinations and preventive wormings.
The full site is on its way
We’re building a proper home for Wind Haven online. Until it’s ready, this page will be kept up to date with each new litter as it arrives.
- A page for each of our queens and kings
- Photo galleries of every litter
- More about the Cheetoh breed and its history
Asking about a Cheetoh kitten
To ask about one of the Cheetoh kittens for sale above, or to go on the list for a future litter, get in touch.
This is our only website. The phone number and email below are the way to reach Carol directly.