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| Lykoi | |
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| Common nicknames | Werewolf cat, wolf cat |
| Origin | United States |
| Breed standards | |
| CFA | standard |
| TICA | standard |
| WCF | standard |
| GCCF | standard |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
The Lykoi (commonly called wolf cat or werewolf cat) is a breed of cat derived from a natural mutation causing a form of hypotrichia (e.g. congenital alopecia)[1] found in domestic short-haired cats. The mutation has occurred in domestic cats over the last 20 years. DNA testing has been done by UC Davis to confirm that the cats do not carry the Sphynx/Devon Rex gene. The breed was developed by Brittney Gobble in Vonore, Tennessee.[2][better source needed]
The term Lykos (Greek: λύκος, romanized: lýkos, plural λύκοι, lýkoi; Ancient Greek: λῠ́κος, romanized: lúkos, plural λῠ́κοι, lúkoi) means 'wolf' in Greek.
Although commonly described as looking visually arresting, perhaps invoking horror films to some owners, the felines have sweet-natured personalities and appreciate human affection.
- ^ Buckley, Reuben M.; Gandolfi, Barbara; Creighton, Erica K.; Pyne, Connor A.; Bouhan, Delia M.; LeRoy, Michelle L.; Senter, David A.; Gobble, Johnny R.; Abitbol, Marie; Lyons, Leslie A.; 99 Lives Consortium (June 22, 2020). "Werewolf, There Wolf: Variants in Hairless Associated with Hypotrichia and Roaning in the Lykoi Cat Breed". Genes. 11 (6): 682. doi:10.3390/genes11060682. ISSN 2073-4425. PMC 7348984. PMID 32580512.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Gobble, Brittney. "Breed History / Recognition". Lykoi_VA. Atreyukatz Cattery. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.