Werewolf cats, or Lykoi, have been bred in a manner that makes them look very similar to the canine mythological creature. Werewolf cats have patchy fur that falls out through a shedding process. When the fur finally grows back in, the cat has a scruffy look very similar to the werewolf. That’s why Lykois have been dubbed werewolf cats and public opinion is split on whether they are cute and cuddly, or creepy, wretched and even cursed. Some feel that breeding cats for this type of look isn’t only wrong, but cruel. For those who are fond of these wolf-like cats, there’s good news. Thanks to the breeding activities of veterinarian Dr. Johnny Gobbel , anyone who can afford the price can become the owner of a werewolf cat.
Not everyone thinks werewolf cats are cute, as determined by reading comments on the official Lykois Facebook page and the Facebook page Zeke, Gobsgobblins: The Big Bad Wolf – Lykoi aka Werewolf Cat . Though werewolf cats get their unusual fur from a mutation that occurs during breeding, the cats are healthy and the Lykoi breed has been accepted in the International Cat Association. While Lykoi cats are known for their “creepy” appearance, there are some who insist the cats are cute and adorable. Despite their physical appearance, these werewolf cats have very interesting traits that make them unique and distinguish them from other cat breeds.
According to the International Cat Association, werewolf cats like to stalk their prey before making their move of attack. Even people have been known to feel watched and stalked by their pet Lykois. They are loyal, and in some ways, behave more like dogs than cats. They can learn to play fetch and enjoy hunting and chasing. These traits make them seem even more like werewolf cats than the typical feline. Though the cats may look terrible to some with their patchy fur and bald spots, the International Cat Association insists the mutation isn’t something Johnny Gobble created or manipulated himself; rather, it is something that has occurred naturally in wild, feral cats.
What do you think about the new werewolf cats? Do you think they are cute or creepy?
Check out the werewolf cats photos and videos below.
There’s a Terrifying Breed of ‘Werewolf Cats’ That Act Like Dogs and Cost Up to $2,500 https://t.co/U7OU1CaTxG pic.twitter.com/zcMM6wrA7W
— Ty Barbary (@TyBarbary) October 29, 2015
Mashable | Creepy adorable ‘werewolf cats’ enchant the Internet https://t.co/FyNe5c1T00 #GadgetNews
— Japan Zine (@japanzine) November 9, 2015
Breeders have created a new “werewolf” cat. In the 2010s, cats with a mutated gene were… http://t.co/6RDcI97l7Y pic.twitter.com/fidGoN0hRD
— Did You Know? (@officialdykn) January 25, 2015
Yes, “werewolf” cats exist…and you can own one for around $2,500: https://t.co/12OCU1i1pF pic.twitter.com/VO6Wy22p6k
— ABC News (@ABC) October 31, 2015
New cat breed on the internet: Lykoi, aka Werewolf Cats. As long as they don’t wear letter jackets, I’m good. pic.twitter.com/oU4OWRFHp7
— Gary Buchanan (@Gary_Jerry) November 9, 2015
Cute or creepy? Lykoi cats are a new breed that look a lot like werewolves: https://t.co/mMDq3YTtnS pic.twitter.com/h24YbwWC40
— AOL News (@AOLNews) November 9, 2015
Are werewolf cats the perfect Halloween present?
Purrfect! The real Werewolf Cop is much more of a cat person than a dog person. https://t.co/VCJDGCtg2x pic.twitter.com/AOtffrDcrZ
— Werewolf Cop (@werewolfcopsppd) October 30, 2015
Check out these videos about werewolf cats below.
Have you seen the Lykoi werewolf cats yet? #halloween https://t.co/zHASCIvH31
— Tyler Mammone (@TylerMammone) October 31, 2015
I’m not a proponent of purebred/designer animals but werewolf cat? OMG! Called lykoi cats.(I might have a problem) https://t.co/jM3fdQYmOI
— catdragin (@catdragin) February 17, 2014
Lykoi, a new breed of cat that looks a little like a werewolf https://t.co/DOCWsXq1YV via @youtube
— ???????? (@RDTNDR) November 9, 2015
I liked a @YouTube video https://t.co/csJgfGZcsz Teeny Tiny Lykoi Cat babies!
— monstee Rose (@monstee_Rose) November 1, 2015
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