Toyger Info
History of the Toyger Breed
Toyger Cats
Toyger Breed Information
History begins with the Bengal breed, developed by Jean Mill. Bengal cats look like miniature leopards. So, in the late 1980s, her daughter, Judy Sugden, started developing the Toyger breed. (Well, we also need a tiger look-alike, right?) In 1993, The International Cat Association Genetics Registry granted Toygers recognition as a preliminary new breed. Fourteen years later, in 2007, TICA gave Toygers championship status, and they were eligible for cat show awards.
What is the Toyger's Personality?
The Toyger’s personality is their most endearing quality. Much care has gone into preserving their temperament, which sets them apart from the typical cat…that is…if it is nurtured. Of course, every Toyger is unique, so this description fits most of the breed and must undoubtedly be fostered by their owners. By nature, Toygers love to be with people and are very trainable. AND a sincere effort needs to be made to bond with your new Toyger. They have the potential to fetch, learn tricks, walk on a leash, become a therapy kitty…on and on. If you travel, they will enjoy traveling with you! They can easily adapt to your lifestyle, whether it is a busy multiple-pet home, single person home, or a condo dwelling; they will love to be with you. Bonding is the key! Please take advantage of the potential in your new Toyger. We would love to visit with you to discuss bonding techniques and other helps to ensure a smooth transition into your lifestyle.
What Does a Toyger Cat Look Like?
The Toyger is a medium-sized, short-haired domestic cat that resembles a tiger.
Toy + Tiger = Toyger
This domestic cat does not have a drop of tiger blood! Their most striking traits are their tiger stripes. The vertical stripes are darker against a lighter background and unique to each Toyger. Short, silky fur, usually glittered, causes them to “glisten” in sunlight.
TICA Toyger Breed Standard
As breeders, we rely on the Toyger Breed Standard when determining if a kitten is more "show quality" or more "pet quality." And of course, this is how we determine the price of each kitten. Below is a link to that standard if you are interested.
Other Toyger information can be found on the additional links provided at the bottom of this page.
CATSTER.com has an article worth reading.
Another interesting piece about Toygers can be found on the PRETTY LITTER site entitled: Toy Tigers: Why Toyger Cats Are in Demand.
But again, the very best source for Toyger traits is their "Breed Standard" from TICA, The International Cat Association.
Please...Choose a reputable breeder. If you can't find what you are looking for with Jubalkatz, check out our breeder group called Toyger Cats USA (TCUSA). We work hard to maintain the Toyger breed standards. By mentoring each other, we continue to improve our unique cats and share Toyger information.
