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Highlander

Highlander
Translation
Francis Vandersteen
Origin
The Highlander is a breed of cat that originated in the United States.
The Highlander is a recent breed and still very rare.

A brief historical overview
Descended from hybrid breeds, the Highlander is a magnificent feline reminiscent of the Lynx.
The Highlander is a recent and still very rare breed. It was developed in the United States in 2004 and is derived from various hybrid cat breeds (crosses between a wild cat and a domestic cat) such as the Desert Lynx and the Jungle Curl.

General appearance
A large cat with curved ears and a short tail, Highlanders have a unique look! As a companion, the Highlander will astonish you with its cheerfulness and mad desire to play. They're full of energy and affection for their owners.
Highlanders generally get on well with other cats, making them perfect playmates.

Behavior / characteristics
As well as having a unique and intriguing appearance, the Highlander also has a formidable character. At once intelligent, playful and uniquely good-humored, this is a particularly affectionate cat who loves to be in his master's arms.
Its sociable behavior is sometimes akin to that of a dog, as the Highlander welcomes visitors warmly and follows its master everywhere.
Active and energetic most of the time, a tiny apartment might not be ideal for him.

Head

Facial region
Eyes
 The Highlander's eyes are large and expressive, and come in gold, blue or green.
Ears
 The Highlander's distinctive feature is its large, curved ears. At birth, the ears are straight and curl as the cat grows.

Body
Generality
 The Highlander is a large cat, weighing around 9 kilos. It has a unique, wild look.

Tail
The tail is naturally docked.

Limbs
Polydactyl, with six or seven toes.

Forequarters

Hindquarters

Coat
Coat and texture
 The coat with round patches reinforces the cat's wild appearance.
Hair
 The coat can be long or short.
Color and ticking
 The coat color is most often tabby, but many colors are accepted.

Size and weight
Details
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