What is a hybrid cat?
Well, a hybrid cat is crossbred between a wild cat and a domestic cat. When any breeder or animal expert wants to start a new breed, then they crossbred two different kinds of cats.
It is very difficult to get recognized for the hybrid because the guardian Associations for animals don’t want to register that kind of breed easily.
The breeders are supposed to struggle and wait patiently for a long time for recognition.
Though it is true that there are so many hybrid cats that are very popular and adorable to cat lovers, it is necessary to crossbreed any animal.
Now let’s have a look at some hybrid cats:
- What is a hybrid cat?
- Now let’s have a look at some hybrid cats:
- Bengal cat:
- Pixie- Bob:
- 3. Cheetoh:
- 4. Savannah cats:
- 5. Toygar:
- 6. Serengeti:
- 7. Chausie:
- 8. Ocicat:
- 9. Oriental Shorthair:
- 10. Ragdoll cats:
- 11. Highlander cats:
- 12. Jungle Curl:
- 13. Safari cats:
- 14. Australian Mist cats:
- 15. Burmila cats:
- 16. California Spangled cat:
- 17.Exotic Shorthair:
- 18. Havana Brown cats:
- 19. Snowshoe cats:
- 20. Tonkinese cats:
- The controversial Hybrid:
- Questions and Answers:
Bengal cat:
The Bengal cats are the result of the crossbreeding of the Asian Leopard cat with various domestic cats, especially the Egyptian Mau.
A very active, intelligent, playful, and vocalizing cat. The Bengals are not fit for first-time owners. The Bengal cats look like baby leopards, and their coat is just like marbles.
Bengal Cat Breed characteristics:
Personality | very active, energetic, playful, affectionate, and also an expert predator. |
Length | Not more than 18 inches. Males are a bit bigger than females. |
Weight | It is usually 12 pounds, but it can be as much as 20 pounds. |
Coat length | Both short and long. |
Coat patterns | Marbled and spotted. |
Coat colors | Brown and black dominate, with variations of tabby, sepia, and lynx point. |
Eye colors | Gold and Green. |
Lifespan | 10 to 16 years. |
Hypoallergenic | No |
Pixie- Bob:
They’re the cross between a Bobcat and a domestic cat. It is generally known that the Pixie Bob is generally born breed.
Like their ancestors, Pixies have bobbed tails and tufted ears. They mostly chirp, and they have many fingers in their toes.
Breed Characteristics of Pixie- Bob:
Personality | As usual like another wild-originated cat. Intelligent, very active, playful, friendly, affectionate, and adorable. |
Length | 20-24 inches |
Weight | 8-17 Pounds |
Coat length | Both short and long |
Coat patterns | Tabby coat and spots everywhere, especially, on the belly. |
Coat colors | Available in all shades of Brown |
Eye color | Golden Brown and Green |
Lifespan | 13-15 years |
Hypoallergenic | No |
Other names | American Bobtail |
Origin | USA |
3. Cheetoh:
They almost look like Bengal cats because their ancestors are Bengle cats and Ocicats. If you like spotted kitties, then you can choose Cheetohs.
The motto of the crossbred was getting wild-looking but gentle housecats.
The Cheetoh is a larger breed but has got a friendly nature with all the householders around them, even with other cats.
They’re not as common as the Bengals or Savannas but have become a very popular character among hybrid lovers.
4. Savannah cats:
Another wild-looking hybrid pet is the Savannas. Very near to Bengals but larger than Bengals- Crossbred between A Servel and House cat.
It is banned as a pet in some states of the USA but gradually has become a pet.
Breed Characteristics of Savannah cats:
Personality | Very sociable, affectionate, friendly with older children and animals, active, playful, and intelligent. |
Length | 20-22 inches but depends on generations. |
Weight | 12-25 Pounds ( Males are significantly larger than females.) |
Coat length | Short and medium |
Coat patterns | Mostly spotted but stripped and solid sre also available. |
Coat colors | Black/Brown/Silver-spotted Tabby, Black smoke with a Tabby or solid pattern. |
Eye color | Amber or Green |
Lifespan | Up to 20 years. |
Hypoallergenic | No |
Other names | |
Origin | Africa and various locations. |
5. Toygar:
The name`Toyger` is proof that the hybrid is just like a tiger. If you’re fond of stripes on your pet then Toyger is the best option for you.
It is a friendly, intelligent, active, and playful hybrid. The descendants of a Bengal and a domestic Tabby cat. Like many hybrids, Toyger is prone to heart disease.
Breed specialty of Toygar:
Personality | Friendly, intelligent, adorable, playful, active. |
Length | 18 inches |
Weight | 7-15 Pounds |
Coat length | Short |
Coat patterns | Tabby and stripped. |
Coat colors | Black, White, Orange |
Eye color | Usually dark Brown to Hazel |
Lifespan | Up to 15 years |
Hypoallergenic | No |
Other names | Toy Tiger |
Origin | USA |
6. Serengeti:
Serengeti is a different hybrid than others. The difference is its ancestors were an oriental Shorthair and a Bengal- both are domestic cats.
The motto was to prevent wild traits from the hybrid; both the ancestors are pet cats.
It has an exotic spotted coat and looks like a Savannah with any wild trait.
They’re very active, intelligent, and vocalize, just like their oriental Shorthair ancestors.
Breed specialty of Serengeti:
Height | 8-10 inches |
Weight | Up to 15 lbs. |
Coat length | Shorthair |
Color | Spotted with variety of colors |
Life expectancy | Up to 12 years |
7. Chausie:
Chausies resemble Abyssinian breeds and have intestinal issues. This hybrid results from the crossbred between jungle and domestic cats. They love to run, jump and play.
Very friendly with other animals, children, and guests and affectionate to their owners.
Height | 14-18 inches |
Weight | 8-16 lbs. |
Coat length | Shorthair |
Color | Tabby with solid Black, grizzled Black, ticked Black/ Brown. |
Life expectancy | Almost 15 years. |
8. Ocicat:
A crossbreed of 3 different domestic breeds- Abyssinian, Chocolate point Siamese, and Seal-point Siamese.
Though the hybrid Ocicats resemble the Ocelot and have a wild look with tiger-like coats and big ears, they don’t have any wild genetics in them.
They’re very social, friendly, and trainable. They listen to the owners. First bred in 1960.
Breed specialty of Ocicat:
Personality | Very talkative, playful and active, sociable, and affectionate. |
Length | Maximum 24 inches |
Weight | Up to 15 Pounds |
Coat length | Shorthair |
Coat patterns | Tabby and spotted. |
Coat colors | Lavender, Cinnamon, Fawn, Blue, and Chocolate. |
Eye color | Gold and Green |
Lifespan | Up to 15 years, in some cases 20 years. |
Hypoallergenic | No |
Origin | USA |
9. Oriental Shorthair:
The hybrid shares many traits with Siamese cats. They’re different in coloring and coat length. The Almond-shaped eyes, big ears, and elongated body resemble Siamese cats.
The Oriental Shorthairs are active, intelligent, playful, and curious about their surroundings. They’re very friendly with children and other animals.
Breed specialty of Oriental Shorthair:
Personality | Affectionate, playful, talkative, and social. |
Life expectancy | 15 years |
Weight | 12 Pounds |
Length | 18 Inches |
Coat patterns | Tabby, Shaded, Smoke, Solid. |
Coat colors | Black, White, Orange, Brown, and Grey. |
Eye color | Odd eyes are common with Blue, Green, Gold, and Yellow. |
Affection level | High |
Hypoallergenic | No |
Other names | Rainbow cat, Ornamental |
Origin | The United Kingdom |
10. Ragdoll cats:
The name `Ragdoll` came from the breed’s special trait- and this is they get floppy and lazy when you take them.
Besides, they are popular for their royal beauty. They’re highly sought-after with laid-back personalities, long coats, and blue eyes.
They’re regal, loving, poisoned, and playful. They love to roam around you and want to spend time and an eye on you- a very adorable trait.
One of the largest domestic cats has a real royal vibe.
Breed specialty of Ragdoll cats:
Personality | Loving, laid-back, sweet |
Life expectancy | Upto 15 years |
Weight | Female up to 15 lbs and male up to 20 lbs. |
Length | 17-21 inches, excluding the tail |
Coat patterns | Semi-long and Silky |
Coat colors | Seal, Blue, Chocolate, Red, Cream, Lilac |
Energy level | Medium |
Affection level | High |
Frindliness with the kid | Very friendly |
Friendliness with the other pets | Very friendly |
Shedding level | High |
Grooming needs | High |
PLayfuness | Medium |
Vocalizing | Medium |
Intelligence | High |
Eye color | Always Blue. There are two kinds of Ragdoll, Mink, and Solids- they may not have Blue Eyes. |
USA |
11. Highlander cats:
The result of the crossbred of A jungle curl and a Desert Lynx and later the crossbred of Jungle curl and American Curl.
As it’s an experimental breed so it has vivid sizes, markings, and natures.
The cats have the bobtail trait of their ancestors Desert Lynx and the spotted and marbled markings of American Bobtails.
They’re large, and muscular with 20 pounds of weight. Only their looks are wild. They’re a very affectionate, friendly, people-oriented cat breed.
12. Jungle Curl:
A crossbred between an African Cat and a domestic cat. A rare breed that is very active and highly intelligent with a wold look just like their ancestors.
They’re also affectionate and friendly like their domestic ancestors.
The breed has a dog-like nature such as fetching, guarding the house, and goes following its owners. They are typically large animals with 25 Pounds.
13. Safari cats:
A new breed with 70 individuals in existence. The breed is a cross of a domestic cat and a Bolivian wild cat, named Geoffry.
They’re so large with 30 Pounds of weight. The breed isn’t so popular.
They’re shorthaired with tabby coats and large-muscular bodies. With wild traits, they’re highly active and adventurous.
14. Australian Mist cats:
The breed was hard to find outside Australia before but nowadays the population of the breed is growing up in the USA and UK.
it was born in Australia by the cross of a Burmese cat and an Abyssinian breed. The cats are medium in size coats are short with large eyes. They’re easy-going, can be held, and sometimes scratch.
15. Burmila cats:
It was oriented in the United Kingdom in the 1980s- the result of a crossbred of a Burmese and a Chinchilla Persian cat.
They’re largely patterned and colored with short to medium-length coats. Though they’re independent in nature they also love to become closer to their owners. The cats remain in their kitten-like behavior til the end of their lives.
16. California Spangled cat:
It’s not a single breed. It has several breeds including Manx, Abyssinian, Turkish Angora, and Siamese. They resemble wild cats with Leopard-like spots.
With their wild looks, they have a personality of love, affection, and sociability. They don’t like to be left alone for long hours and want to stay close to their owners.
17.Exotic Shorthair:
They’re the short-haired version of Persian cats. Except for the coat length, all traits are almost the same between the 2 breeds.
The breed was raised by crossing Persian cats and American Shorthairs and later Russian Blues and Burmese cats were mixed. They’re loving and affectionate and be happy with the company and playtime with their owners.
18. Havana Brown cats:
This a hybrid cat. Domestic Black cats and Siamese cats are crossed and the breed was raised in the 1950s. The Reddish Brown cats have solid patterned coats.
A very social and smart cat breed that greets the guests and strangers at the door.
They’re very attached to their owners and don’t like to be left alone.
19. Snowshoe cats:
Snowshoe’s birth history is very interesting. Their ancestors were Siamese cats. In the USA a Siamese cat gave birth to 3 White-legged kittens.
The breeder crossed the kittens with a bi-colored American Shorthair cat to develpoe the rare whotenleg trait.
It is a rare breed because the reproduction of Snowshoe marking is very difficult. They’re very affectionate, intelligent, docile in nature but don’t meow a lot like their Siamese ancestors.
20. Tonkinese cats:
A crossbred of Siamese and Burmese cats. The breed resists so many traits of its ancestors. They are very playful with a good personality with pointed coats. They’re medium-sized but their actual weight is hidden.
When you pick up them up, you can understand that they are heavier than they look.
The body is slender and muscular. A great family cat with the vocalizing trait of the Siamese cats. They also behave like the dogs such as playing fetch and following their owners.
The controversial Hybrid:
There is a controversial hybrid cat, named Caracat. The breed was created in 2007 with the crossbred of an Abyssinian cat and a desert Lynx (Caracal).
Its weight is 25-30 pounds, looks like a miniature wild Couger. With a Leopard look, they’ve tufts with Blackhair on their tips and long whiskers making them the hottest hybrid.
Their price is about $23K!!! So, their price, size, and nature aren’t like a pet cat.
