Meet The Wolf Cat: A Cat With A Natural Genetic Mutation And Pawsome Traits

Every cat is different, and some cats… are more different than most. We have seen many different kinds of cats who don't really fit the mold - cats who are not necessarily sick or have something wrong with them but are just genetically different. We all know of Polydactyl cats - cats with extra toe beans to worship. We've heard of a cat born with two noses who is twice as stunning and of a cat born with two faces who should not have survived by did against all odds. We have even read a wholesome and unexpected story about a kitten who was born huge and just kept growing. 

But today was the first time that we heard about the Lykoi - also known as the wolf cat. At first glance, we thought that something had to have been wrong with these poor kitties, but there's not. This is just a genetic mutation that makes them look like the most purrfect pet that every witch should have. 

New cat dropped, ladies and gents. Meet the wolf cat. 

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    "Meet Lykoi- The Wolf Cat"

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    "Likoi - werewolf cats, a new amazing breed of cats"

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    Font - The Lykoi (commonly called wolf cat sometimes werewolf cat) is a natural mutation from a domestic shorthaired cat. The mutation has occurred in domestic cats over the last 20 years. DNA testing has been done by UC Davis to confirm that the cats do not carry the Sphynx/Devon Rex gene. The breed was developed by Patti Thomas in Vonore, Tennessee. Lykos means 'wolf' in Greek.
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    "The first representatives of popular werewolf-like cats were officially announced in 2010. The breed appeared as a result of natural mutation of cats in an American family."

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    "An ordinary short-haired pet cat gave birth to such unusual babies that her owner decided to consult successful breeders of Canadian sphinxes. But the theory that the genes of these amazing kittens have resemblance to sphinxes has been denied after research."

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    "They have short blown wool with "gray hair", and they are very smart. Kittens of the facial breed are not very common, but this cat is becoming more popular because of acute intelligence. and funny appearance."

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    Font - HEIGHT 8 to 10 inches WEIGHT 6 to 12 pounds LIFE SPAN 12 to 15 years GOOD WITH children, seniors, dogs, cats, families TEMPERAMENT sociable, affectionate INTELLIGENCE medium SHEDDING AMOUNT frequent PLAYFULNESS medium ACTIVITY LEVEL active VOCALNESS when necessary COAT LENGTH hairless, short COLORS black / ebony PATTERNS solid, color point OTHER TRAITS easy to groom, requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets
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    Font - Lykoi cats have wonderful playful temperaments. Inquisitive and intelligent by nature they are keen hunters and even known to play fetch. They are found of company and bond well with their owns, although they may be wary of new people and pets until they get to know them.
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