Toyger

The Toyger is a domestic cat breed developed in the United States beginning in the 1980s, mainly to create a house cat with tiger-like striping. It descends from selected tabby domestic cats with Bengal influence in some lines, but it is not a wild cat and should not be kept or marketed as one. The desired look is a sturdy, athletic cat with a long body, deep orange-brown ground color, bold vertical mackerel stripes, facial markings, and a confident, low-slung movement.

Toygers are usually social, busy cats that benefit from climbing space, puzzle feeding, and interactive play rather than a sedentary home with little stimulation. Their short coat needs only basic brushing, though the pattern can make coat quality and contrast important in show or breeding decisions. Prospective owners should ask for pedigree records, health screening used by the breeder, and clear information about temperament in the household line. As with other domestic cats, neutering non-breeding pets, maintaining a lean body condition, and providing indoor safety are more important than preserving a dramatic coat pattern.

Colors: Bicolor, Black, Blue, Blue Point, Brown, Brown Mackerel Tabby, Brown Spotted Tabby, Calico, Chocolate, Chocolate Point, Cinnamon, Classic Tabby, Cream, Cream Point, Dilute Calico, Dilute Tortoiseshell, Fawn, Flame Point, Golden, Harlequin, Lilac, Lilac Point, Lynx Point, Mackerel Tabby, Mink, Pointed, Red, Seal Point, Sepia, Shaded, Shell, Silver, Smoke, Spotted Tabby, Tabby, Ticked Tabby, Torbie, Tortoiseshell, Van, White