Toyger Cats 101 : Fun Facts & Myths

In today's video, we are going to talk about Toyger Cats, and all the facts and myths surrounding the breed.

The Toyger is one of the newest breeds of cats. It captures the wild tiger-like look effectively while being a completely domesticated cat. Unlike the Ocicat, which has markings that were naturally developed, and has remained the same for centuries, the Toyger is a designer breed, much the same as the Bengal, the Savannah, and the California spangle.

In fact, the Toyger was originally called "California Toyger." The Toyger name is a portmanteau, of the words "toy" and "tiger." The comparison of cats to tigers is not a new concept. For many years, tabby cats, particularly red tabbies with the mackerel pattern have been referred to as tiger-striped and one of the most popular names for red tabby cats is Tiger. The developers of the Toyger are hopeful that, eventually, the resemblance to the big tigers will be even closer. It is recognized by The International Cat Association but not the Cat Fancier's Association.