The Desert Lynx Cat
Desert Lynx Breed Profile
The Desert Lynx is a cross between a domestic cat and the wild american bobcat.
To be classed as true desert lynx the cats must be at least 12.5% bobcat.
Appearance
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Bred to resemble the wild bobcat with ear tufts, neck ruff and similar coat
pattern.
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Larger than the average domestic cat, with males growing up to 20 pounds and
females averaging around 12 pounds
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Strong and Muscular frame
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Coat length can be long or short.
Behaviour
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Intelligence is higher than average, often exhibiting dog like behaviour,
following owners about the house, playing fetch and can be trained to walk with
a harness.
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Like to play in water
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An active breed that doesn't like to sit about all day
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Very affectionate with owners.
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Bond closely with the family but can be wary of strangers.
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Not very vocal.
Highland lynx are are a development of the desert lynx which have curled ears
rather than the straight ears of the Desert Lynx.
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