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