Lykoi Breed information.
Breed information - LYKOI.
The breed LYKOI, named from the Greek word meaning wolf is derived from a naturally occurring mutation causing sparse roan patterned hair, lack of undercoat and together with the mask on face gives the appearance of a werewolf.
The breed has been in Australia a few years now, but has had a few set backs. I believe there is now four breeders promoting the future of the breed here.
The Original mutants we're found by Patty Thomas in the USA in an animal shelter in 2010, Patty also gave the breed their name. Another small unrelated group later joined the team and a collaboration was formed between Patty , John and Brittney Gobble. Testing followed to developie and establishing the breed. Tests proved the breed to be healthy as it did not carry any other mutated genes pertaining to hairlessness or other genes that are found in the sphynx or Devon Rex.
Various colours from white to torti s are now accepted in many countries but in the UK and here in Australia the only allowable colour is the original black roan. Allowable out cross to black domestic only is permissible to widen this very small gene pool. Development breed programs have been permitted in some of the exhisting catteries.
Lykoi can be almost completely hairless to fully coated during coat changes and moulting periods.
Pigment spots and tanning can alter skin colour.
No special care is required other than what's normally required for a domestic cat. for. The temperament is no different to that of a family domestic cat, making these guys a great choice for families. Although like the sphynx due to skin exposure and the rarity of the breed they are an indoor cat only. We have breeding programs running here in Victoria, tasmania and South Australia.
Contact Details
MOHAWK CHINESE CRESTED DOGS AUSTRALIA
ARTNUDEVEAU SPHYNX CATS
& LYKOI CATS.
BELGIAN BANTAMS
(D'uccle and D'anver)
EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO
[email protected]
Vicki Bridle
Gippsland
Victoria.
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