full grown lykoi cat

The quirky little cats also come at a steep price. There is a waitlist for Lykoi kittens — and they cost between $1,500 and $2,500 for different breeds. Just good luck playing with one during a full moon!

Are Lykoi cats healthy?

Thankfully, the Lykoi has not shown any specific health problems; however the scientists studying the Lykoi warn that it is too early to tell. Normally a breed will not display health problems until the cat is at least 6-7 years old. The Lykoi kittens are only four years old.

Are Lykoi cats friendly?

Lykoi cat personality

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. These affectionate kitties make for loving companions.

What is special about the Lykoi?

A unique characteristic of the cat breed is that the Lykoi sheds a lot when older, but regrows its hair later in life depending on the season. The missing coat of the Lykoi’s face gives the breed a werewolf-like appearance.

Do Lykoi cats shed?

We have seen stray Lykoi from feral colonies in many situations where they live outside in the winter with no problems and in the summer with no burns. Lykoi cats also shed like normal cats. They are not hypoallergenic and most people with allergies to cats will have allergies to Lykoi.

How is a Lykoi cat made?

The genetic mutation that causes the cat’s appearance is recessive, according to Gobble, who explained that, to breed the cuddly wolf kittens, he and his wife, Brittney Gobble, adopt black domestic cats from local shelters. Then, they pair these cats up with Lykoi cats.

What breeds make a Lykoi cat?

The Lykoi comes from a natural genetic mutation from a domestic shorthair cat. The first Lykoi was discovered in 2010 in a feral cat population in the United States. In 2011 a veterinarian named Johnny Gobble and his wife Brittney Gobble and a woman named Patti Thomas founded the breed.