![]() Last but not least, Highland Lynx embellish the look of the wild with their often natural short tails (NST) or bobtails. The breed has variations of both short hair and long hair. These cats are not hypoallergenic. Solid colored cats, as well as cats in classic and mackerel tabby, do sometimes occur. Additionally, there are three coat patterns represented by this bread tawny (ticked), leopard (spotted), clouded leopard (or marbled). Highland Lynx display a wide variety of coloring including ebony, blue sorrel, fawn, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream which silvers, cameos, sepias, minks, and snows. Cats that are born with straight feet or ears will not breed kittens with either trait. Some cats are born with normal 'straight' feet. Be careful, they are quite the trouble makers with extra digits, as they learn to grab food, open cabinets, and are quite the climbers. ![]() The more toes a cat has, the more desirable. Highland Lynx cats can have one extra digit on each paw (six toes in front, five toes in back), or they can have up to nine toes on their front and/or hind paws. They are medium in size with a body build that is longer, larger, and more muscular than regular house cats, are accompanied by longer hind legs enabling them to run faster and jump longer distances than typical domestic cats, too. Females are slightly larger than domestic house cats ranging from 8-15 lbs while males range from 12-20 lbs at maturity of three years. Looks are exotic and stoic with beautifully colored eyes from blues to greens and golds. ![]() Highland Lynx' facial structure is distinguishable as a well-rounded, yet square appearance with prominent whisker pads. Characterized by its' wild appearance, curled ears, polydactyl paws (more than five toes), and unique coloring, this breed is a fun-loving domesticated companion. Originating from two different breeds, Jungle Curl & Desert Lynx, Highland Lynx is a purebred exotic cat recognized under the Rare Exotic Feline Registry (REFR). In 2022, the Highlander was accepted as a championship breed in the American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA).The Highland Lynx breed falls under the Desert Lynx breed group which is composed of Desert Lynx (large, straight ears), Highland Lynx (curled ears), Mohave Bobs (curly fur), and Alpine Lynx (white-only fur). TICA divides Highlanders into two varieties, under the names Highlander Shorthair (HGS) and simply Highlander (HG) for the longer-haired variation. Starting May 1, 2008, the breed was recognized by The International Cat Association (TICA) for competition in the Preliminary New Breed class, and in 2016 was moved up to Advanced New Breed. The name Highlander was adopted in late 2005. The Highlander breed refinement began in 2004, to distinguish the breed better from its foundation stock, and to seek competition status in major breed registries. Although some cats are polydactyl, it is not part of the standard and it is a disqualification in the show ring. ![]() Bicolored cats are not allowed in the breed standard. The Highlander displays tabby/ lynx point or solid point coloration in various colors. Despite the "big-cat look", the Highlander is a human-oriented, friendly and playful cat, and very active and confident. Females can grow to between 10 and 14 pounds (4.5 and 6.4 kg), and the males between 15 and 20 pounds (6.8 and 9.1 kg). The body is substantial and very muscular. Highlanders have no known health problems, and are fond of water. Some have polydactyl paws but this is not a desired trait in the cats and have been proved to cause health problems in the knees and hips as the cats age. The eyes are wide-set and the ears are upright with a slight curl and a slight turn in the backward direction. The Highlander has a long sloping forehead and blunt muzzle with a very wide nose. They are bobtailed or short-tailed, have spotted or classic bullseye markings, mackerel and resemble the bobcat. The Highlander originated as a crossbreed of the experimental Desert Lynx breed and the Jungle Curl, to add the latter's curled ears to the former. The unique appearance of the Highlander comes from the deliberate cross between the Desert Lynx and the Jungle Curl breeds, also recently developed. The Highlander (also known as the Highlander Shorthair, and originally as the Highland Lynx) is a new breed of cat. TICA status is Advanced New Breed as of 2015, not yet eligible for championship competition in TICA.
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