The Highlander Cat

The Highlander is a very new different cat breed that began development only in 2004.

The Highlander's roots can be traced back to the Highland Lynx and for a while the breed name had Lynx in it to describe it. This part of the breed name was removed in 2005 as the domestic Highlander is not of any lynx descent and is a breed on its own. The breed has both short hair and long hair varieties that both have loosely curled ears with a bobbed tail.

The Highlander is an extremely affectionate cat and will greet all your visitors. They are loving, loyal and very playful, enjoying games where they are the center of attention.

The Highlander enjoys grooming sessions and with the long hair variety it is advisable to do grooming at least twice a week to prevent the coat from becoming matted and dull. With the short hair variety a grooming session once a week is sufficient.