The Lykoi is a relatively new and strikingly unusual cat breed whose name means wolf in Greek, reflecting its partially hairless, werewolf-like appearance. A natural mutation was discovered in domestic cat populations and selectively bred from 2011. Despite their eerie appearance, Lykois are affectionate, playful, and highly loyal to their families.
My Lykoi is not conventionally beautiful. He is strange-looking and people sometimes recoil at his appearance. I love every unusual inch of him. His patchy coat, his yellow eyes, his periodic moulting. He is completely himself and completely wonderful. He has taught me to look past the surface and f…
Read full review →My Lykoi's partially hairless skin requires regular care. The exposed skin can get oily and needs wiping weekly. During moulting periods she can appear almost completely bald which was surprising the first time. She is healthy and the skin care is manageable but it was not something I fully apprecia…
Read full review →My Lykoi is from a responsible breeder who has been carefully health-testing from the beginning. As a newer breed the health history is shorter than established breeds but responsible breeders are building that track record carefully. My cat has been healthy in four years. The breed seems robust and…
Read full review →My Lykoi looks like a creature from a horror film and behaves like the warmest, most affectionate companion imaginable. The contrast is one of the most delightful things about this breed. He moults periodically and becomes almost hairless before growing back into his spooky coat. He is loyal, playfu…
Read full review →My Lykoi is the most unusual cat in our neighbourhood and she generates conversation everywhere. Photos of her on social media get enormous engagement. In person she is initially alarming to some people but her warm personality quickly wins them over. She has made me more approachable and social thr…
Read full review →My Lykoi is the most unusual cat I have ever owned. Her partial hairlessness and roan coloration give her an appearance that makes people look twice. She is initially wary of strangers which contributes to the werewolf impression, but she warms up quickly and becomes genuinely friendly once she has …
Read full review →My Lykoi is loyal in a way I associate more with dogs than cats. He follows me everywhere, greets my return enthusiastically, and is distressed when I am away for more than a day. He is deeply bonded to me specifically and less engaged with other members of my household, though he is friendly with t…
Read full review →My Lykoi plays with an intensity that belies his unusual appearance. He is fast, focused, and highly motivated by interactive toys. His play style is more hunting-oriented than most cats I have owned, stalking and pouncing with genuine predatory focus. He channels this into play effectively and is n…
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