Toyger cat breed
Information and advice
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Toyger cat breed information and advice
Toygers are a designer breed of cat originating from California, USA in the 1980s. The breed was developed by Judy Sugden to look like wild tigers but with the nature of domestic cats. This has been achieved by crossing several breeds. The Bengal (created by Judy’s mother, Jean S Mill) was one of the breeds chosen along with other breeds. Judy noticed that one of her cats had two spots of tabby markings on her temple so she realised that this feature could be used to develop a cat with the circular tiger face pattern. She also imported a street cat from India that had spots between his ears rather than tabby lines to develop the breed. The resulting short-haired cat has a striped coat and looks like a ‘toy tiger’. Toygers can be expensive but that doesn’t stop them from increasing in popularity.
| Toyger cat facts | |
|---|---|
Lifespan | 12 – 15 years |
How much | £600 – £1500 |
Size | medium |
Weight | 3.6-5.4kg (female); 4.5-6.8kg (male) |
Grooming | low |
Temperament | intelligent, friendly, outgoing |
Exercise | high |
Toyger cat insurance
Toyger cats are generally healthy but unforeseen health problems can still arise. Although cats land on their feet, it’s always a good idea to have pet insurance to help cover vet bills for your cat.
How to care for a Toyger cat
Bengal cats are easy to care for. They’re very clean, and kittens will quickly learn to use a litter tray. But, as with any other cat, make sure that they have a balanced diet and lots of exercise.
Temperament and behaviour
Despite looking like a wild tiger cub, Toygers have sweet and quiet personalities. Balanced in their behaviour, they love cuddles and enjoy plenty of interactive play with their owner.
So, is a Toyger cat right for you?
Toygers are easy-going and make great family pets. They’ll get along with children, other cats and cat-friendly dogs. They're affectionate and enjoy having lots of playtime with their owners. They like to have company so may not be happy if they’re left alone for too long.
