Highlander cat
| Highlander | |
|---|---|
Jungle Curl | |
| Breed standards | |
| TICA | standard |
| Notes | |
TICA status is Advanced New Breed as of 2015, not yet eligible for championship competition in TICA. ACFA championship in 2022. | |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
The Highlander (also known as the Highlander Shorthair, and originally as the Highland Lynx) is a new
Description
The Highlander originated as a
History
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.[3] The name Highlander was adopted in late 2005.[3] Starting May 1, 2008, the breed was recognized by The International Cat Association (TICA) for competition in the Preliminary New Breed class,[3] and in 2016 was moved up to Advanced New Breed.[5] TICA divides Highlanders into two varieties, under the names Highlander Shorthair (HGS) and simply Highlander (HG) for the longer-haired variation.[3][6] In 2022, the Highlander was accepted as a championship breed in the American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA).[7]
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Closeup of Highlander face, with curled ears and distinctive facial features -
Tabby markings and bobtail -
Show champion Highlander, mink spotted tabby -
Silver spotted tabby Highlander -
Male Highlander cat -
Highlander kitten
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References
- ^ a b "Highland Lynx". Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. Archived from the original on August 4, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Highlander". Cats 101. Season 4. Animal Planet. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Highlander Shorthair". The International Cat Association. August 13, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ "Highlander Cat Stats". Catster. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2016 – via Catchannel.com.
- ^ "Browse All Breeds: Advanced New Breeds". The International Cat Association. August 13, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ "Highlander Breed Group (HG/HGS) Standard" (PDF). The International Cat Association. May 1, 2015 [2014]. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 19, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ "Breed Standards". American Cat Fanciers Association. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
