Highlander cat
| Highlander | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Highlander Shorthair |
| Foundation bloodstock | Domestic cats with shorttails and 1 curled cat from Canada |
| Breed standards | |
| TICA | standard |
| ACFA/CAA | standard |
| Notes | |
As of May 1, 2025, the Highlander Shorthair and Highlander Longhair breed is a recognized championship breed in TICA, ACFA, CFF and LCWW. The Highland Lynx is not recognized as part of the Highlander breed and that name was discontinued in 2004. It is not used in conjunction with the Highlander breed. | |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
The Highlander (also known as the Highlander Shorthair, and originally as the Highland Lynx) is a new breed of cat. The unique appearance of the Highlander comes from the deliberate cross between the Desert Lynx and the Jungle Curl breeds, also recently developed.