Appearance and features:
The Highlander has a long sloping forehead and blunt muzzle with a very wide nose. The eyes are wide-set and the ears are upright with a slight curl and a slight turn in the backward direction. Some have polydactyl paws.
Size:
Females can grow to between 10 and 14 pounds, and the males between 15 and 20.
Family:
Coloring:
Tabby , pure black, white with stripes, blue , bronzed color and also a red color almost like a jar of Cinnamon
Origin:
The Highlander originated as a
crossbreed of the experimental
Desert Lynx breed and the
Jungle Curl, to add the latter’s curled ears to the former. As with Desert Lynxes, they are
bobtailed or short-tailed, have spotted or marbled markings, and resemble the
bobcat.
Temperament:
Despite the “big-cat look”, the Highlander is a human-oriented, friendly and playful cat, and very active and confident.
The Highlander displays
tabby/
lynx point or solid
point coloration in various colors.
Health concerns:
Highlanders have no known health problems, and are fond of water. The body is substantial and very muscular.