![]() The leopard pattern is a spotted tabby pattern. It is marked by spots of the darker color, most prominent on the sides of the body and the belly. The spots may vary in size and shape, but should be evenly distributed. Solid colored cats, as well as cats in classic and mackerel tabby, do sometimes occur. The coat patterns are tawny (ticked), leopard (spotted), and clouded leopard (marbled). Highland Lynx officially come in three coat patterns in all eumelanistic and melanisticĬolors–ebony, blue, sorrel, fawn, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream –including silvers, cameos, sepias, minks, and snows. It may be full length or any length in between. ![]() The tail may come half way to the ground, or it may be lacking entirely, as in the Manx. The wide set eyes are large and expressive, set at an angle, with colors ranging from gold to green, with blue eyes in the snows. The gene for curled ears is a dominant gene. The gene which causes the ear to curl actually hardens the cartilage in the ear and dwarfs the ear size. The degree of the curl may be slight or extreme (with the tip of the ear curling back and touching the back side of the ear). I appreciate any kind answers and feedback and guidance.The curled ears are smaller than in the Desert Lynx and set wide apart, usually with feathering and tufts on the tips. I want to learn and have not found any resources that answer my specific questions or give me mucu information about breeding and genetics or about breeding this specific breed. In my area, I have no one to mentor me, except for a breeder a couple of cities away (breeder of the father) and they are not active in online communities so communication is difficult. I am very new to genetics in cats and the way these things work. If I choose the route to not Line breed, and choose another Queen (hopefully a Highlander), will his father's genes prevail? If bred back to his mother, would his offspring carry more of his mother's features?ģ. > Is it recommended, if I want to preserve these genetics, to breed him back to his mother? Line breeding: I have heard a lot about this and I know some breeders breed offspring back to parents (mother to son, daughter to father). If partnering the male with a Queen in the future, will his father's genetics (features and temperament) be prominent and show up in that litter?Ģ. The father's genetics are the genes we want to preserve and carry forward (bobbed tail, polydactyl, curled ears, temperament).ġ. > The male has the father's genetics, as well as the mother's genetics. > Male will most likely be a breeder when he is of age. ![]() > Male is pure black carrying his father's curled ears (less prominent than his sister) and polydactyl paws. > Female is a "Tortoiseshell" carrying her father's curled ears and polydactyl paws. > They are partnered and the pairing results in a healthy pregnancy and delivery of two healthy babies. Working with a pure black Domestic Short Hair x Siamese Female (long-tailed) and partnering her with a Purebred, long-haired "orange" tabby Highlander male (features bobbed tail, polydactyl, curled ears-breed standard male) to begin (there is a lack of Highlander females where I am and we must start somewhere). ** Cats I work with are Health tested and meet proper requirements. My questions and inquiries are following some information: I have some questions for breeders-not necessarily breeders of this specific breed, but that would be a bonus! Their features include curled ears, bobbed tails, and polydactyl paws, and they are usually larger than the average Domestic cat. ![]() They are a very social, friendly, and outgoing breed that is a combination of the Jungle Curl and Desert Lynx. I will be working with the Domestic Highlander/Highland Lynx breed. I am currently in the beginning stages of learning about breeding and genetics in cats. ![]()
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