A Tennessee native cat fanciers, Americans have recently been breeding a new type of cat that is quite unique. Because the cat a new race called the 'Lykoi' has a facial resemblance to wolves, but acting like a dog.
Reported Odditycentral, Lykoi own word translated as paint wolf or wolf in Greek cat. Due to a genetic mutation, the cat did not have fur around the eyes, nose, ears, and muzzle so more and more like a wolf!
"They like to hunt around the house. Initially he was very wary of strangers, but he could instantly friendly and fit in, "wrote the official website. "There is no human intervention in 'creating' the cat. Genetic mutations occur naturally and we just try to manipulate it," said the rancher, Johnny Gobble.
When the researchers found a new cat breeds, they also ensure the health of cats by doing some genetic testing. Based on the tests performed, certainly there is no structural problem in the cat.
"We found that the cat was healthy and did not have a fur pattern of disease or disorder. The cat is actually a natural mutation, "said cardiologist who examined the cat, reported Odditycentral.
On 14 September 2011, which created the first Lykoi cat named Daciana. And because this type of cat is still relatively rare, there is only seven Lykoi registered breeders in the world.
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