Lika

Lykoi

Breed characteristics

• Adaptability: 8
• Family Affection: 8
• Game activity: 8
• Intelligence: 10
• Total health: 9
• Hair loss: 1
• Friendliness for children: 10
• Dog Friendly: 8
• Love for meow: 5

Story

The face cat breed is new, and arose as a result of spontaneous gene mutation of ordinary, domestic shorthair cats. Johnny Gobble, Britney Gobble and Patti Thomas are considered founders. breeds, and here is how this interesting story developed.

Patti Thomas received a few kittens as a gift unusual appearance resembling mutated sphinxes in July 2010. To find out if these kittens really come from hairless cats, Petty took them for a DNA test to Dr. Leslie Lyons. Test confirmed that kittens have nothing to do with the breed Devon Rex, not to any hairless cats. Since Petty Thomas is not versed in cat breeding, and had no free time, neither the ability nor the desire to engage in this process and create cattery, she gave the unusual kittens to John Hobble, a veterinarian for education.

John and Britney Gobble conducted a lot of various tests and research, including with the involvement of specialized specialists. After that, John Gobble came up with the name, and submitted everything to TICA necessary documents for registration of a new breed. Since May 2018 The Lycia cat breed is officially recognized by the CFA. Now John and Britney Gobble finalize breed standards regarding colors.

Description

As many of you know, a cat face got its name from mythology, and it means something like a werewolf. Appearance the animal is really very unusual, and in many ways resembles such a creature, however, is contrary to its internal qualities. This is an affectionate, kind and smart pet, very people-oriented, active and loving.

Partial lack of hair on the face and legs, large expressive eyes, elegant physique – these are the main distinctive external features. The face cat breed has a muzzle wedge-shaped, ears are larger than average in size, slightly apart, short tail, sometimes practically without wool. The average life expectancy is 12-15 years.

Personality

One of the main distinguishing features of these cats, besides, appearance, of course, is their amazing intelligence. They are unusually smart, and just as affectionate. It can be said that the appearance these pets, does not reflect their inner world and character.

Likoy – affectionate, kind, very friendly animals that love to spend time with their loved ones. It goes against with their image and breed name, which makes these cats even more unique and special.

Despite the fact that the face will be glad to sit on your lap and get a certain share of human affection, he is still more I like active pastime. It could be games like independent and with the participation of the owner, hunting for rodents or birds, if you live in a private sector, climbing trees and just spending time outdoors.

Their amazingly developed mind allows you to remember the names items and simple commands, some even claim that cats breed faces can be taught to bring objects like dogs.

They take children calmly and will be especially happy, if they find a participant in them for their games. If the baby will to drag an animal around the house and generally behave messy – face just leave. Strangers are treated with caution, and always first assess the situation, and the person before entering contact.

By the way, they are rather neutral and with interest, by the way, rather than negatively. A cat can play with water dripping from a faucet, but she would not like bathing anyway.

Common diseases

The breed of cats is healthy, it’s usually not there are no problems and they have no genetic predispositions to serious diseases.

Care

In this regard, everything is about the same as with other cats, with one small nuance – when you clean your ears from dirt, be sure to wipe with a damp cloth and behind the ears, as the breed accumulates sweat there. Teeth must be cleaned at least 3 times a week, once every 10 days to cut claws, wool it is possible to comb out rarely, a couple of times a month. Bathing usually carried out on average once every 2 months. Also, do not forget to clean cat eyes, this is done as deposits accumulate (usually – every 1-2 days).

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