The Accidental Lykoi

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About 6 months ago, we adopted a completely BALD kitten from a friend of a friend. She was the offspring of a domestic shorthair mother and a Siamese father. As she got older, her "Squirrel" fur started to come in. Ive been around cats my whole life and never seen anything like it. After some research, I came across the Lykoi. So we are assuming that our "Wolfie" is one. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
 

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Nice! So this was about this here way the Lykoi started? By an occassional, rare combo and or mutation? Swell!
 

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She does look a lot like a Lykoi! If you want to confirm that it's the same mutation, you can run genetic testing. I would put you in touch with Professor Lyons who's a geneticist that specializes in cats.

Thank you for sharing the photos!
 
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She does look a lot like a Lykoi! If you want to confirm that it's the same mutation, you can run genetic testing. I would put you in touch with Professor Lyons who's a geneticist that specializes in cats.

Thank you for sharing the photos!
Thank you. Interesting story. After I posted here, I joined a Lykoi group on Facebook. I posted some pics and asking for any information about her and the breed. LITERALLY, 10 minutes later I was contacted by 4 different breeders.

To make a long story short, we have ordered the DNA test and I'm also in the process of getting her papers through TICA.

We were told that her mutation can be a great contribution to the breed. My wife and I have been completely blown away by all this.
 
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What a beautiful looking girl! I've never seen anything like her, it would be interesting to get her genetically tested. So her name is Wolfie? It suits her.

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We just ordered her DNA tests yesterday.
 
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Nice! So this was about this here way the Lykoi started? By an occassional, rare combo and or mutation? Swell!
Yes. From what I understand. We are really new at this BUT the mutations are natural with no known health conditions.
 

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Have you spayed her?
 
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