Lykoi Cat -- Photo and text from Facebook with backup links

[charisstoma]

Meet the Lykoi, otherwise known as the werewolf cat!

A genetic mutation occurring in healthy, domesticated shorthair cats causes a hair pattern that resembles a werewolf. After some genetic testing to make sure that the hair pattern didn’t indicate health problems, two cats from unrelated litters were selected to start to make a healthy breed. The cats have also been examined by veterinarians, dermatologists, and cardiologists to ensure the breed is in good health.

In 2012, the Lykoi became a recognized breed of The International Cat Association.

http://www.thefeaturedcreature.com/2014/02/rise-werewolf-cats-new-breed-born.html
http://www.lykoicat.com/Breed_Info.php

Comments

[seeking-galileo.livejournal.com]

Oh my! So cute. This breed goes at the top of my 'kitty mine' list.

[clodiametelli.livejournal.com]

Quite a startling looking being. Imagine staying over at someone's house and waking up to that friendly face purring down at you first thing in the morning!