Highlander Breed Information
Learn all about Highlander cats, read about the Highlander breed information,
find out about the Highlander Breed Standard, Highlander behavior and more.
The Highlander is the complete package, beautiful, domestic yet it has a
distinctly different and wild look, it is loving, entertaining, physically
sound, and is so much fun.
Breed Traits/Physical Features
What first draws your attention to the Highlander is its incredible ears.
Standing tall, open, and with a slight backwards flare, they bring to mind the
large tufted ears of the Canadian Lynx. The dominant curl gene in the Highlander
breed makes the ears more noticeable and exotic in appearance. The Highlander's
ears have more of a vertical crimp than a horizontal one. Having this vertical
crimp makes the ears stand tall and open. The ears should not fold back into a
tight curl. This breed's chin and muzzle are also very noticeable. The muzzle,
long and squared-off with large whisker pads and resting on top of a
well-defined deep chin, evokes the image of a wild cat.
This breed has substantial body structure and is a large cat. Watching a
Highlander move is pure beauty as their long hind legs flex and the heavy,
pronounced muscles ripple between their shoulder blades, reminiscent of the wild
cat. The Highlander’s feet are most impressive; they are large with prominent
knuckles, built for the stamina for which the Highlander is known, and some have
extra toes (polydactyl) that make the feet appear even larger.
Anchored on the muscular hips of the Highlander is a natural short tail. Ranging
in length from 1 inch to hock length, it should be thick and preferably
articulated. Though a straight tail is preferred, sometimes slight twists and
kinks may be detected. Many times there will also be a noticeable fat pad at the
end of the tail.
This is a very adaptable and loving breed that is equally happy in a very active
or a very quite home. They get along well with children and other pets.
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