HISTORY OF THE HIGHLANDER

The Highlander breed made its first appearance dating back to 1993, but was not recognised until 2008. So the breed it's self is still a relatively new. Originating from America deliberately crossing between the Desert Lynx and the Jungle Curl, gave the birth to the Highlander. A hybrid cat of a hybrid cat.

The Highlander is a domestic, the looks like a wildcat but is a sweet fluffball cat. Medium to large-sized cat with a strong, muscular body. They can reach up to 9 kg (20 pounds), comparable to the Main Coon.

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Coat -  They come in short or long hair versions with coats in a variety of colours. They sometimes have spotted patterns that give them a lynx look.

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Personality – Despite their size, the cats are fond of humans, friendly and playful. They are active, smart and easy to train. Provide them with toys as an outlet for all that energy, confidence and acrobatic skills. They love water which sets them aside from the average cat. Running water fascinates them and getting wet is no problem whatsoever.

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Health – They have a lifespan of 10-15 years and are extremely healthy cats. They reach full maturity at 3 – 4 years of age when their body is fully grown, big and strong.

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Grooming – The short-haired kind requires little grooming. An occasional brushing to remove loose fur and get rid of the dirt should do the trick. The ones with longer hair would benefit from regular, more often brushing. A good advice is to start brushing them from an early age. They will tolerate the habit better and their coat will grow healthier. Ear cleaning is important like to all other curly eared cats. Their rich ear tufts though make a good job protecting them from dirt and infections.

Children and pets - The Highlander is known to get on well with children thanks to their kind and laid-back natures. They get on well with dogs they have grown up with, but care should be taken when a cat is around smaller animals and pets just to be on the safe side.

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Features at the cat:  
 - Curled ears 
 - Naturally short tail
 - Extra toes, up to seven toes on each paw 
 - Dog-like characteristics