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186 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

HIGHLANDER

THIS RARE BREED WITH STRIKING LOOKS IS FAMILY-LOVING AND PLAYFUL

Place of origin North America With its thick, almost shaggy coat, the Highlander longhair Sloping
forehead
Date of origin 2000s looks like a small lynx, although there are no wild cats in its
Breed registries TICA breeding. This curly eared newcomer on the cat scene is large
Weight range 10–25lb (4.5–11kg) and powerfully built, but moves with grace. Full of life and
Grooming
energy, the Highlander longhair is not content
to stay in the background, and owners—and
Colors and patterns other pets—will be pestered constantly to
All colors in any tabby pattern, play. Nonetheless, this is an affectionate,
including colorpoints.
gentle cat that gets along well with
children. The heavy coat needs regular
grooming to prevent mats and tangling.
There is a shorthaired version (p.109) of
the Highlander that is easier to maintain.
Long, soft, Prominent
chocolate-spotted whisker pads
tabby coat
Substantial, Curled ears
well-boned legs

Naturally short
tail is curled

Nose and
Long, strong, muzzle look
flexible blunt in profile
hindlegs

Medium to large
paws thickly tufted
Longer, lighter
hair on belly between toes