![]() ![]() Starting May 1, 2008, the breed was recognized by The International Cat Association (TICA) for competition in the Preliminary New Breed class, and in 2016 was moved up to Advanced New Breed. The name Highlander was adopted in late 2005. The Highlander breed refinement began in 2004, to distinguish the breed better from its foundation stock, and to seek competition status in major breed registries. ![]() Although some cats are polydactyl, it is not part of the standard and it is a disqualification in the show ring. Bicolored cats are not allowed in the breed standard. The Highlander displays tabby/ lynx point or solid point coloration in various colors. Despite the "big-cat look", the Highlander is a human-oriented, friendly and playful cat, and very active and confident. Females can grow to between 10 and 14 pounds (4.5 and 6.4 kg), and the males between 15 and 20 pounds (6.8 and 9.1 kg). The body is substantial and very muscular. Highlanders have no known health problems, and are fond of water. Some have polydactyl paws but this is not a desired trait in the cats and have been proved to cause health problems in the knees and hips as the cats age. The eyes are wide-set and the ears are upright with a slight curl and a slight turn in the backward direction. The Highlander has a long sloping forehead and blunt muzzle with a very wide nose. They are bobtailed or short-tailed, have spotted or classic bullseye markings, mackerel and resemble the bobcat. 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. The unique appearance of the Highlander comes from the deliberate cross between the Desert Lynx and the Jungle Curl breeds, also recently developed. The Highlander (also known as the Highlander Shorthair, and originally as the Highland Lynx) is a new breed of cat. TICA status is Advanced New Breed as of 2015, not yet eligible for championship competition in TICA. ![]()
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