When we hear the word “Cat”, the image of cuteness and care comes into our minds. Cats have different breeds, patterns, and colors. Today’s article is going to be about cats that look like cheetahs, leopards, and tigers.
Ever planned to adopt a cat who has a mild attitude? Obviously, you must have, at least once! Well, we can’t call the cats wild, which are mentioned in this article. Nonetheless, they have amazing prints and markings that make them look like mini versions of cheetahs, leopards, tigers, and lions.
The cats mentioned here have common qualities to each other than their similar looks. All of them are speedy and interactive. If you are looking for a cat that has an amazing appearance and is playful, choose anyone from the following unique cats.
Toyger
The weight of Toyger is 7 to 15 lbs. and it can live up to 14 years. They are super-active, social, and easy-going. This cat is a combination of Mackerel Tabby and a Bengal cat. That is the reason it has tiger-like skin as well as an affectionate personality. This type of cat demands enough time to enjoy being outdoors.
Bengal
Bengal weighs 6-15 lbs. It can live more than 15 years. Its personality includes traits like curiosity, playfulness, intelligence, and activeness. In 1963, Jean S. Mill cross-breed small-sized wild Asian Leopard Cats with ordinary shorthaired cats to get these little Leopardy munchkins. When the result of this experiment came out, we got a cat that looks wild, yet is social and friendly. It even gets social with dogs without having any fear.
This cat likes to climb trees and have a good time outdoors. It demands attention and entertainment. If you are supposed to go to work or somewhere else every day for a long period, drop the plan to adopt this cat. The reason is that it won’t be a good idea to adopt one when you can’t be with your cat. This is one of the cats that look like cheetahs for sure!
Savannah
The weight of the Savannah is 12 to 25 lbs. Its lifespan is 12 to 20 years. Its personality traits are intelligence, activeness, cautiousness, and devotion to family.
Savannah took birth in the 1980s. The cross-breeder of this cat is Judy Frank. What Frank did was that he mixed the breed of an African Serval and a local cat. More Savannah cats were grown by Patrick Kelley and Joyce Scrouf in the 1990s.
It depends on the place from where you get this breed, the Savannah can have anywhere from 50% Serval blood or less than that. Due to their hybrid ancestry, a few states do not let Savannah be kept as local cats. Whenever you think about owning this type of cat, contact a person who is a reputable breeder.
Abyssinian
Its weight is 8 to 12 lbs. The lifespan is more than 14 years. This cat is affectionate, active, playful, curious, attentive, and intelligent.
This type of cat is always moving no matter whether it jumps or runs all around the house. Its favorite game is playing puzzles and requires a lot of interaction with humans as well as toys to spend time playing with. Playing puzzles keeps their brain active.
Pixie-Bob
The size of Pixie-Bob is 8 to 11 lbs. Its lifespan is around 15 years while its personality has these traits; Loyalty, socialism, and playfulness
When an unplanned breed happened between a bobcat and a barn cat, Pixie-Bob was born. It looks as if it belongs in the wild, but the Pixie-Bob is gentle and affectionate. It is very loyal to its family and gets comfortable with everyone it interacts with, including the dogs.
Bombay
Bombay weighs 8 to12 lbs. Its lifetime durability is 15-20 years. Bombay looks like a mini version of a black panther. It is known for tolerance, easygoingness, and playful nature. Nonetheless, It is aggressive as well. Apart from that, it likes to spend time with people. Bombay is a relaxed kind of cat and gets jealous of other cats when it doesn’t get his desired attention.
Egyptian Mau
Egyptian Mau weighs 7-9 lbs. Its lifespan is 13 to 16 years while the personality is known as fond of heights, activeness, and strong determination. Its personality includes the Egyptian god/goddess. They like to observe their world by climbing and jumping everywhere. Their speed is fast and they demand enough space for running and playing.