The Highland Lynx cat breed is one of the more recent recognized breeds. It is sought-after due to it’s wildcat appearance. Upon seeing one for the first time, many people ask if the owners brought it back from safari.
The predecessors of the Highland Lynx cat were the Desert Lynx. It is assumed that there was once a cross breeding between the Wild Bob cat and a domestic cat. This cross breeding gave birth to the Highland Lynx. The special feature the Highland Lynx is its big paws, markings, and small bobtail.
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The first Highland Lynx litter was in 1995. It was a cross breed between a Jungle Curl and a Desert Lynx. It carried the
traits of both the cats with it. The traits of the Lynx were prominent in the litter. Later on DNA test ruled out the prospect of it being related to a bobtail but revealed that the Highland Lynx was more closely associated with the Pixie-Bob.
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The Highland Lynx breed is full of energy and spunk. They are highly loyal and protective and are an elegant addition to any home.
