They are a cool cat, that's for sure. I have 3 of them and an american bobtail. My bobcat has tried to breed with my american bobtail. but no results. lol. I have videos of all of them on my page also. Desert Lynx are really unique, and I do believe there is some wild blood in them somewhere down the line possibly. The bobbed tail most likely on yours comes from a manx gene somewhere in the line. Mine love the water just like a bobcat and can fetch. But yes. USA made. :)))
Yes, you are absolutely right. They are cracking down on breeders who claim desert lynx and pixie bobs have bobcat in them when that is totally false. It is just about genetically impossible for a domestic and bobcat to successfully breed and produce offspring. There have only been two cases ever of it actually happening in history by a freak accident. If they actually were bobcat hybrids they would be worth upwards of $10,000 or more. Your cats are beautiful though. They do have cooltraits
@egroegartfart The Desert Lynx has traits of wild cats beacuse they are hybrids of Bengal, Pixie-bob, Chausie, and Domestic creation. They are just desinger cats.
Hi, when I first got them, nearly 3 years ago, that was the information available at the time. However, Ive just googled the subject to check and I see that there is doubt about the Desert Lynxes genetic lineage...
The only thing Im sure of is that they are slightly bigger than most domestic cats, have extra claws and pads on each foot and have no tail. (And the breed comes from the USA)
Hiya.......l dont know if they jump higher than any other cats, but Porky Pig can really get some good height when he's chasing the local squirrels : ) They taunt and tease him as they are so fast and agile. Its great fun watching my cat being toyed with by playful squirrels......
Hiya, yep they're not as big as l expected. They both weigh 7kg. Maelona is a bit of a barrel and Porky Pig is slim trim muscles. Maelonas Father (Lion) was twice as big as her, though she is a bit bigger than her Mum. They are both very different characters and an absolute pleasure. Very affectionate and very smart. They dont mind being messed about a bit by my little daughter, they just run off if they get stressed. A big assest to my family : )
You're very lucky! They seem very similar to domestic cats. I'm in the Gulf at the moment and a lot of cats here are part domestic, part desert cat; noticeable from the colour and size of the ears. Smart, affectionate but wary.
I did tell them to behave....and not to maul and eat you in the middle of the night. A few of my friends have mysteriously dissapeared while 'staying over'...!!!!! (did l forget to tell you that?)
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VampiressLive 1 year ago
They are a cool cat, that's for sure. I have 3 of them and an american bobtail. My bobcat has tried to breed with my american bobtail. but no results. lol. I have videos of all of them on my page also. Desert Lynx are really unique, and I do believe there is some wild blood in them somewhere down the line possibly. The bobbed tail most likely on yours comes from a manx gene somewhere in the line. Mine love the water just like a bobcat and can fetch. But yes. USA made. :)))
egroegartfart 2 years ago
Yes, you are absolutely right. They are cracking down on breeders who claim desert lynx and pixie bobs have bobcat in them when that is totally false. It is just about genetically impossible for a domestic and bobcat to successfully breed and produce offspring. There have only been two cases ever of it actually happening in history by a freak accident. If they actually were bobcat hybrids they would be worth upwards of $10,000 or more. Your cats are beautiful though. They do have cooltraits
egroegartfart 2 years ago
@egroegartfart The Desert Lynx has traits of wild cats beacuse they are hybrids of Bengal, Pixie-bob, Chausie, and Domestic creation. They are just desinger cats.
kingkongrichie 1 year ago
I was just wondering who told you they were bred with bobcats?
egroegartfart 2 years ago
Hi, when I first got them, nearly 3 years ago, that was the information available at the time. However, Ive just googled the subject to check and I see that there is doubt about the Desert Lynxes genetic lineage...
The only thing Im sure of is that they are slightly bigger than most domestic cats, have extra claws and pads on each foot and have no tail. (And the breed comes from the USA)
All the best.....Bazza : )
basketcase3 2 years ago
Is the snow a girl or a boy ??
NorthWestSnowPolys 2 years ago
Porky Pig, the male, is the Snow Bob..
: )
basketcase3 2 years ago
Why do they have 26 toes??? AND LUSH KITTY lol xx!!!!!!!
hammies4ever 2 years ago
can they jump really high?
FlatoutDodge 2 years ago
Hiya.......l dont know if they jump higher than any other cats, but Porky Pig can really get some good height when he's chasing the local squirrels : ) They taunt and tease him as they are so fast and agile. Its great fun watching my cat being toyed with by playful squirrels......
basketcase3 2 years ago
haha sounds fun
FlatoutDodge 2 years ago
Nice! They don't look very big, really. Not a lot bigger than a large domestic cat. Easy to look after? Safe??
HaniSW10 3 years ago
Hiya, yep they're not as big as l expected. They both weigh 7kg. Maelona is a bit of a barrel and Porky Pig is slim trim muscles. Maelonas Father (Lion) was twice as big as her, though she is a bit bigger than her Mum. They are both very different characters and an absolute pleasure. Very affectionate and very smart. They dont mind being messed about a bit by my little daughter, they just run off if they get stressed. A big assest to my family : )
basketcase3 3 years ago
You're very lucky! They seem very similar to domestic cats. I'm in the Gulf at the moment and a lot of cats here are part domestic, part desert cat; noticeable from the colour and size of the ears. Smart, affectionate but wary.
HaniSW10 3 years ago
Ur cats are gorgeous! I had a cat with an extra toe on each paw, didnt do anything tho just a genetic defect passed on by their father. :-)
DefLepRock83 3 years ago
Thanks : ) Its not that rare, and is called "polydactylism". Its almost a 'must have' for the Desert Lynx breed...
basketcase3 3 years ago
they were a pleasure to look after
vampypink 3 years ago
I did tell them to behave....and not to maul and eat you in the middle of the night. A few of my friends have mysteriously dissapeared while 'staying over'...!!!!! (did l forget to tell you that?)
basketcase3 3 years ago
i think you failed to mention that little gem!
vampypink 3 years ago