Lykoi

History

Two different sets of domestic shorthairs with the Lykoi gene were adopted from a rescue after being discovered in Virginia in 2010, by Patti Thomas, who co-founded and named the breed, and in 2011, a second pair were located in Tennessee, by Johnny Gobble, a practicing veterinarian in Vonore, TN.

Description

The Lykoi, also called the Werewolf cat, is a natural mutation from a domestic short-haired cat that has the appearance of a classic Hollywood werewolf, hence its name

Grooming and Physical Needs

Size: small

  • Grooming Needs: Grooming is very important for your new cat. Since there is less hair, it is normally much easier
  • Coat Type: Fully coated from birth
  • Moulting: shed hair and can go bald from time to time
  • Exercise Needs: highly energetic by nature but need activities to keep them engaged
  • Average Life Span:
  • Healthcare:

Behaviour

  • Family: They are extremely loyal to their owners
  • Temperament: very intelligent and very aware of everything going on around them.
  • Trainability:
  • Sociability (Other Pets): Introducing the kittens to strangers as well as other pets is advisable for making them sociable
  • Meowing: not vocal but purrs loudly

Notes