The Highlander is a large cat very recognizable because it looks like a lynx. Behind his wild look hides a cat with a very good character, intelligent, playful and affectionate. It is a very rare cat breed, still under development at the moment.
Size: large
Weight: 6 kg to 9 kg
Hair : short or long
Colors: all and tiger colors
Life expectancy: 10 to 15 years
Gestation period: 63 days
Description and characteristics of the Highlander
The Highlander looks a lot like a lynx because of its coat covered with round spots that give it a wild look. Its hair can be either short or long. It is most often tiger brown and red, but other colors are also allowed. The Highlander also has the particularity of having large curved ears. When he is born, his ears are straight and curl over themselves as he grows. The eyes of this unique looking cat are large and very expressive. Their color ranges from gold to blue, through green, reinforcing its wild appearance.
He also has a very short, recognizable tail, cut naturally.
The Highlander is one of the larger cats and can reach the weight of 9 kg. Its body is massive and impressive for a cat. The females have a smaller size.
Origin of the Highlander
The Highlander is a very recent breed that was developed in the United States in the early 2000s. It is a very rare cat which is recognized for the moment only by the International cat association (TICA). It is defined as a hybrid breed, that is to say, as Le Larousse says "an animal resulting from the crossing between selected lines and more or less inbred within the same species". It is one of the cat breeds designed to resemble wild felines.
The Highlander is a very recent breed that was developed in the United States.
Character and behaviour of the Highlander - Who is it for?
The Highlander is a great companion, intelligent and tender. It has a very pleasant character and is always in a good mood. It is an energetic cat that loves to play, but also loves to cuddle and more than anything to be pampered by its owners. He also shows great loyalty.
How to take care of your Highlander: his needs
The Highlander is in great need of care, both for cuddling and playing. He only thrives if his masters are very present.
On the maintenance side, the Highlander requires only one brushing per week to preserve the beauty of its dress.
The Highlander needs a lot of care and attention
Feeding the Highlander
The Highlander does not require any special power supply. As for all cats, it must be of good quality and above all adapted to its age, its state of health and its physical exercise.
The health of the Highlander
The Highlander is a recently emerged breed. No particular health problems have been identified for the moment, especially concerning hereditary diseases.
Price of a Highlander kitten
The price of a Highlander kitten will depend on the sex, the pedigree of the parents, the conformity to the breed standards, etc.
Price of a Highlander male: $800-$1,000
Price of a Highlander female: $800-$1,000