The spectacular Toyger cat

If you would like to have a little tiger at home that is affectionate and cuddly like few others, the toyger cat is without a doubt your breed. This furry man loves to be the center of attention, so much so that he does not hesitate to perch on the lap of the first one to pay attention to him.

He is sociable by nature, so if in the future you want to expand the family, with this little one the problems, although they may arise, will be solved faster than you could imagine.

Origin and history of the Toyger cat

Our hairy protagonist began his journey around the world in 1980, when Judy Sudgen, creator of the breed, selected domestic cats that had the best black line pattern present in tigers, known as mackerel tabby. Shortly afterwards, they were crossed with the flares to add the reddish-brown color, and then the nose and long fingers were modified.

Meanwhile his behavior also changed: he became more and more homely, more affectionate. According to Judy herself, she did not intend to recreate what nature had done with tigers, but rather wanted to create a furry that had the features of big cats and that could live as a family.

Characteristics of the Toyger cat

The Toyger cat is medium in size, with a weight between 4 to 6kg. Its body is muscular, with medium-length and sturdy legs, with long toes. It is protected by a coat of short mackerel tabby hair, striped with black or brown. The head is oval in shape, and its eyes are wide apart and dark in color. Its tail is long.

Has a life expectancy of between 14 and the 18 years.

Behavior and personality

This is an animal that has a medium-high energy level. He likes to play, run, and have a great time with his family. Of course, after practicing a little exercise, he will look to snuggle up close to his favorite human to take a nap or watch television (or make him watch it 🙂).

The Toyger loves running as much as looking out the window, something he will undoubtedly do on a daily basis. Also, as it is a furry very smart you can enjoy teach him to walk with harness and leash from a very young age.

Toyger cat care

Food

It is necessary that you give him high quality food, either I think, wet food, or Barf, since otherwise he could develop allergy or food intolerance. Therefore, it is important that the food that is given respects its instinct, which is none other than that of a predator.

With this in mind, so that you are in good health it is essential that your diet is based on meat and / or fish. Likewise, it is also important to read the label of the ingredients of cat treats, since if they are made with cereals they will not do you much good.

Hygiene

Its hair is short, so it does not need much care since the Toyger cat takes care of itself to keep it clean. But it is necessary that you help him with dead hair, since if he swallows a lot of these they accumulate in his stomach, forming what are known as hairballs. So do not hesitate to brush at least once a day with a specific brush for these animals.

"Salud"

It is not a breed that has serious diseases, beyond those that any other cat may have throughout its life. Yet you as their caretaker you should be attentive to any symptoms that may appear and that concern you, such as loss of appetite, listlessness, or lethargy. If this happens, you have to contact a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Affection and company

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A cat that does not receive the love and company it needs from its family is a cat that will not be happy. So if you really want a Toyger, you have to try to spend as much time as you can with him, and show him that you love him (without overwhelming him), for example playing with him or giving him the odd treat.

Price

The Toyger cat breed is amazing. As it looks so much like the tiger, it is logical to think that more than one wants to live with this animal. But that decision should not be taken lightly, but you have to think very well about whether you are going to be able to spend time with him, and whether you are going to take care of him as he deserves.

If you answered yes, then you should keep in mind that the price of a puppy is between the 800 and 1000 euros, as long as you get it in a hatchery. In the event that you choose to get it in a pet store, the price will be lower.