Meet one of the world’s newest feline breeds: the Highlander cat. Breeding of these unusual-looking felines began in 2004. The goal? To craft a domestic cat that resembled big wild cats without the wild behavior. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

Originating as a cross between the Desert Lynx , a domesticated cat bred to resemble a bobcat, and the Jungle Curl , another domesticated breed with a wild nature and distinctive curled ears, breeding efforts sought to retain a “big cat” appearance, without the killer instincts of its wild relatives.

Highlander cats have a distinct appearance. They sport a muscular, athletic build, weighing between 4.5 and 9 kilograms (10 and 20 pounds), with males growing slightly larger

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