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TOYGER

THIS COMPANIONABLE AND INTELLIGENT BREED IS A STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL DESIGNER CAT

Place of origin US A breed developed in the 1990s by crossing a striped,
Date of origin 1990s shorthaired cat with a Bengal (pp.94–5), the Toyger has
Breed registries TICA a tiger-marked coat with random vertical stripes that are quite
Weight range 12–22lb distinct from any other tabby pattern. Well built and muscular,
(5.5–10kg)
this unique “toy tiger” moves with the flowing power and grace
Grooming
of a big jungle cat. The Toyger is confident and outgoing but has
a relaxed attitude to life, which allows it to fit in well
Colors and patterns with any household. Although active and athletic, this
Brown mackerel tabby only.
cat is easy to handle and can be taught to play games
and to walk on a lead.

Long,
broad head Round eyes have
deep color

Short, lush,
glittery coat
Small, rounded
ears are thickly
furred
Butterfly
markings on head

Kitten

Well-muscled neck
Long, strong body
carried low to
the ground

Long, muscular,
low-set, ring-
marked tail
Powerful
forequarters

Brown mackerel
tabby coat