Also known as the werewolf cat or the wolf cat, the Lykoi is a breed of cat known for its striking canine resemblance. This is clear in its wolf-like facial features and is also part of its name. 'Lykoi' is an offshoot of the Greek word 'Lycos', which translates to 'wolf' in English.
The unique look of the Lykoi causes reactions of amazement and excitement whenever people first see them. They are the only cat breed that has the shocking appearance that has become so popular with cat enthusiasts. Most people agree that they look like little wolf cats - hence the name Lykoi is a play off the Greek word Lycos meaning wolf. The lykois are partially hairless. The Lykoi is a very loyal breed and bonds very fast with the family. This gorgeous baby boy is extremely loving, playful and full of energy. He is the first one to run up and greet you with cuddles. He also enjoys hanging out on top of your shoulders and playing with your hair. He is a very goofy baby. Lykoi Baby Boy Kitten 1D
Precious Lykoi baby girl also known as the wolf cat. This is one of the most rarest and newest breeds. They have a very similar personality compared to the sphynx. They are very loving, active and playful. They enjoy walking on a leash or playing fetch just like the sphynx. They partially hairless and they molt 2x a year. Very stunning and mysterious with her appearance. She keeps you guessing on what she is up to. She is learning how to play and enjoys giving kisses. Lykoi Wolf Kitten Video -2D
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Lykoi / Wolf Cats have striking physical attributes, the breed possesses a nearly hairless and distinctively black and silver coat. In other animals, this pattern would be called roan and has never been seen in a cat before. It has been confirmed to be unique to this cat breed. What fur it does have may appear rough and wiry, but is silky soft.
Unlike most other breeds of cats, the Lykoi does not possess much of an undercoat, firmly classifying it as an indoor cat. Sunburn and hypothermia are possible when exposed to outdoor conditions. Regardless of their resemblance to the hairless Sphynx and Devon Rex breeds, there is no relation genetically.
What hair they possess will be shed and grown back at least once, and so severely that many people mistake it for illness. This is actually because every once in a while, the hair follicles (where hair grows out) experience a lack of ability to grow hair. This is entirely natural.
The concern about sickness might be the reason Lykoi wasn't discovered as a breed until 2010. Owners, upon discovering so much shedding, would have the cats neutered to prevent spread by reproduction.
The Lykoi breed is a mutation that occurred naturally in short-haired cats and was discovered in 2010 by Patti Thomas. It's a recessive trait that had to be bred intentionally by veterinarian Johnny Gobble and his wife Brittney Gobble as proof in 2011.
In the early years of its discovery, it was paired with black domestic cats to build up the population. Since then, many more examples of this mutation have been found in the feral community and added to the growing gene pool to minimize inbreeding all around the world.
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The Lykoi breed is a mutation that occurred naturally in short-haired cats and was discovered in 2010 by Patti Thomas. It's a recessive trait that had to be bred intentionally by veterinarian Johnny Gobble and his wife Brittney Gobble as proof in 2011.
In the early years of its discovery, it was paired with black domestic cats to build up the population. Since then, many more examples of this mutation have been found in the feral community and added to the growing gene pool to minimize inbreeding all around the world.
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All these qualities add up to make for a very lovely addition to any family, and you can get one here at the Purrxotics Cattery. We have male and female wolf cats for sale and other cat breeds too that you can apply to adopt.
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I bought my tangerine tabby, exotic short hair in April from Ana at PURRXOTICS. He is so loving, playful and sweet. Tangie is now 6 months old and he is... thriving. All of this is due to the way he was raised before he found me and his forever home. I would recommend Purrxotics to anyone!
Janiece D. 7/10/2024
Ana at Purrxotics raises amazing animals. My kitten became family within 15 minutes of pick up. His temperament is so loving and calm, I was pleasantly surprised. Also the health... and skin of my kitten is in excellent condition. As soon as you pick up your new animal, you will see that Ana raises them with care and love. I highly recommend her
Calvin H. 3/20/2024
Owning a sphynx cat has always been my lifelong dream, and thanks to Purrxotics, it has become a reality. I found Ana, the breeder, on tica.com, and despite my initial... skepticism, everything went smoothly as expected. Ana's certified website and the great reviews reassured me, and I'm grateful for that.
The entire process, from submitting the application to placing a deposit to hold my kitten, was a breeze. Although my kitten wasn't ready at the time, the waiting period of about 4 weeks was crucial for their growth and development. I decided to have my kitten flown out to Arizona, and the small fee was worth it.
When they dropped off my kitten at the local airport, they were there at the exact time they had promised. My entire family, including my other cats, was mesmerized by our new addition. I named him 'Tuna' because of his unique skin color. He is incredibly sweet, cuddly, and playful. My eight-year-old son spends hours playing with him, and it's heartwarming to see their bond.
I'm extremely grateful to Ana for what she has done for me and my family. It's evident that she genuinely loves her career, and I wholeheartedly recommend her as a breeder. If you're looking for a sphynx cat, Purrxotics is the place to go. Thank you, Ana, for making my dream come true!
Dyan M. 11/09/2023
Hello fellow kitty enthusiast! I'm excited to share our wonderful story with you. To begin our journey was blessed for 17 years from Mr. B our first Sphynx. He... wasn't feeling well and we knew his time was coming to a end. So I began searching online for the newest member of our family. I was surprised to find a unlimited amount of scammer websites (That Google allows to advertise on their platform) that were very eager to take my money. Good thing I was smart enough to spot them and didn't lose a penny. Then I ended up on TICA and was relieved that they only have accredited and responsible company's listed on their site. Purrxotics was the first and last one I clicked on. After seeing her very professionally made website I knew it was for real. After looking at her available kittens My wife and I fell instantly in love with our newest addition to the family . After filling out the paperwork and contracts that Ana requires we were updated frequently about our new little guy. When the 12 weeks had passed and we receive our Yoda (is his name) we have been absolutely blown away from his extremely charming, loving, energetic and just perfectly perfect personality. I was so curious how she was able to help the little guy develop so well so I went and read her website more in depth. After reading her website I then learned that she focuses on socialization skills and wow she gives all the babies so much love and he was already familiar with Litter box and scratching post. He has been very well behaved and playful. I could observe he had definitely been handled a lot and with loving care he was a super snuggle from the beginning. She taught us about the good nutrition we should provide him and he loves it!! Thank you so much Ana!!! You truly are the best and we can't wait meet our new friend in November/December!!!
( we reserved another one because Yoda was so cool)
Thomas M. 10/17/2021
Extremely happy with the purchase of my sphynx kitten. Ana was prompt and happy to answer all of my questions. My kitten is so curious and friendly. He travels well... in the car, always wants to be around us, is extremely playful, and has the best personality. I will gladly purchase from Ana again and highly recommend Purrxotics Cattery.
Delia W. 1/30/2020
I can't say enough about Purrxotics! Ana is great! We got the perfect baby girl (Winnie)from her!!!! Winnie is the cutest, sweetest, most perfect kitty in the world! She's and... my other Sphynx are inseparable...it's true love
Thank you Ana!! You're the best!!!
Melissa D. 12/06/2019
I purchased a female kitten from Purrexotics a year ago. I waited a year to do my review so that I could give an honest review based on my... experience with the kitten I purchased from her. She was very honest with me about my kitten's personality (which is independent and very curious).
Now as to the purchase experience, it was fantastic. I put down a deposit on my kitten once I had picked one. I got constant updates as to how she was doing. The breeder even uploaded a video on YouTube so I could get better idea of her personality. That was an excellent thing for her to do. I could tell from the video that my baby had the exact personality that I was looking for and would fit in perfectly into my household.
We had just lost our puppy due to a poisonous spider bite and were devastated. Ana was kind enough to meet up with us on December 23, to bring us our kitten. We drove to Escondido to meet with her at the local Albertsons. I think this was a great idea. These days inviting a stranger into your home is a bit dangerous. I know this breeder was trying to protect her family and her cats. Since I have worked in the legal field, I completely understand this precaution.
It was love at first site. The kitten was even more wonderful in person. Ana (the breeder) took the time to give me some advice as to what foods to give my little female kitten and when to get her shots as she grows older. She also provided a packet that included her shot records, the form to register the chip, and some other documents. Since it was winter she had also put a little shirt on my kitten to help keep her warm (no worries of that though because we came prepared).
We named the kitten Loki and she has been a total joy. It has been over a year and Loki has not had any health issues. She has a great personality. She is very independent and keeps herself amused. However, she makes time each day to spend a little time with each of us so we can pet her and play with her. Loki is also very smart and keeps us on our toes. She has been great with our shelter/rescue dogs. We were a little worried that she would not take to them but she immediately started playing with both of them.
This has been an excellent experience and we know that our next kitten will definitely be from this breeder.
Maria D. 1/18/2019
I can't say enough good about my little guy!!
Mr Dudley has been with me now since December..
I had a great experience with this breeder... everything went as... planned....
Thank you for everything!!
Margo C. 2/10/2018
My experience with Ana and Purrxotic was exceptional. She was very informative and responded very quickly to all of my nervous new sphynx mommy questions. It was a wonderful &... comfortable experience for us. Now, my husband and I can't even imagine our lives without Stanley. He was obviously handled with so much love and affection. His personality and love for snuggles proves that without a doubt. If you're reading this in the hopes of finding a trustworthy, loving and caring breeder that is also extremely professional...look no further than Purrxotic. I'm truly thankful to Ana and her family for our stress free experience and of course our handsome, sweet Stanley Amy W.
Amy A. 12/11/2017
This is going to be a long review, but purchasing a kitten online can be very nerve-racking so I figure someone will appreciate it.
I fell in love with the... sphynx breed 5+ years ago, and I have been wanting a kitten for the longest time. I had done lots of research and spent a lot of time trying to find a cattery that was reliable, trustworthy, and truly cared for their cats. I always ended up suspicious of the breeder or they never had any kittens available, but one night I decided to look on Purrxotic's website after coming across them on Facebook. I told myself that I was just looking, but when I looked at the available kittens, one of them stole my heart. He was adorable and the perfect Sphynx kitten I had been looking for. I always hear about online scams, so I emailed Ana and asked for a picture or video and she was happy to send one. I read some reviews and felt in my gut that she was legit, so I sent the deposit. I'm a very anxious person so I asked a lot of questions and was probably slightly annoying, but Ana was always kind and helpful. I was so excited for my baby to come home, it felt like forever, but Ana sent lots of videos and they always made my day. The day finally came to pick my baby up and I can't believe how perfect he is. Everything went smoothly and I received all of his health records and everything that they say they will give you. He is the sweetest kitten ever and has the best personality. He came home clean, healthy, and he even had a little sweater on. If you want a quality kitten with an amazing personality from someone reliable and really cares about each kitten, definitely go to Purrxotics. They are 100% legit and you will have peace of mind that you will receive a beautiful baby with a great personality.
Jolie K. 11/19/2017
Hello I wanted to thank for our purchase of the cat we are so pleased and very happy this cat is amazing and we do appreciate how you trained the... cat and follow up with us and thank you for answering the questions we had you have been a lot of help and definitely we will recommend you to all cat lovers we appreciate your professionalism again thank you thank you thank you Anna you made our day and our home is full of joy god bless you.
Shirley M. 5/23/2017
I've had Stytch for just under a month after picking him up late April. He has a wonderful loving personality! Pictures do not do any justice to the... real life moment when you meet your sphynx kitten. Ana has been very accessible in answering questions and making recommendations while preparing for Stytch's arrival. The update photos and videos were very much appreciated as you wait and somehow two week updates just never seemed to be enough, as any excited owner will say. Originally made plans to have Stytch shipped to me and was surprised to find out that he would have been accompanied over by a courier and that was comforting. I happened to fly down to pick him up since there was an unfortunate issue with the courier. Even after having him, she has been really helpful with two instances in helping him cope with the stress of moving and his first accident in hurting his leg. I'm very confident in recommending her should you decide to have a sphynx in your life. I'm in agreement with other satisfied owners reviews. I plan on getting another kitten as a companion!
Lynyrd P. 5/23/2017
Buying a kitten online can be a little scary. There are always stories out there that you never want to happen to you. I can tell you, you can trust... Ana. She is legit, and truly cares about her cats. You will get a file filled with info about your cat, and follow up calls to see how things are going. This is my first Sphynx and Ana described her personality perfectly to me. I got exactly what I was expecting. She is healthy, playful, and a snuggly little soul. Such a joy to have! I would buy another cat from Ana, and highly recommend her.
Kristal M. 5/01/2017
This was my first time purchasing a cat (any cat) from a breeder and was pretty nervous about the whole experience. Luckily, Ana was incredibly patient with us and our... baby girl (Elvira) is absolutely perfect! She arrived safely and is now jumping about our room, asking for snuggles and gobbling up her food. It is obvious how well she has been taken care of and how loved she was, since she is constantly wanting cuddles and pets from us. Ana was very considerate in answering any questions we had and updating us. We consider ourselves very lucky and are very appreciative of Ana and our new baby girl! Thank you!
April S. 4/30/2017
Being a first time sphynx owner is a big leap of faith for anyone, even a normal cat owner. Ana made sure to guide me every step of the way... and I couldn't be more thankful that she raised two beautiful kittens I took home 2 weeks ago. She is a knowledgeable, honest, and trustworthy breeder that is way ahead of her league. the kittens, although only being 3 months old, were already litter trained and so loving, you know they came from a place of love.
It can be very difficult to find a breeder you can trust, and an affordable one at that - Ana is just that. Do not go anywhere else if you're looking for a sphynx cat in California.
Jesse P. 3/15/2017
I just wanted to update my previous review as the cat I bought from Ana is turning two soon! I still stand by everything I said in my initial review;... Ana breeds fantastic cats! My little cat, Ila (pronounced E-luh), is awesome! She has a great temperament, and is very well-behaved. She has never once had an accident outside of the litter box, and while she does have a problem with scratching, this is a pretty common tendency for cats and can be solved with scratching posts. Ila is such a wonderful cat, and I'm so glad that I gave Ana my business in adopting a companion for our other coated sphynx.
Charity H. 2/20/2017
Dreams come true!! We adopted a sweet kitty from Ana. We live in Nebraska and wanted to get a kitten for our daughter for Christmas. I was... more than skeptical about purchasing a kitten so far away. I spent hours researching just the right place, Purroxotics is it!. Ana was patient with me as I asked questions and was very responsive. We had our kitten (Nymeria) flown to Omaha, the exchange was seamless. Nymeria was well adjusted and was not traumatized at all by the flights. She is loving and curious without hesitation. I believe this is because Ana had Nymeria as a part of her family from the day she was born. She was socialized and easily adapts to new situations. In fact, we have three dogs and Nymeria has adjusted to them quite well. We surprised our daughter already (early Christmas) and Nymeria now lives with our daughter. I miss her so much (and her sweet cuddles), I know we will be contacting Ana for another kitten in the near future. Thanks Ana for being part of our surprise!!!
Suzie G. 12/11/2016
I would like to start off by saying that I have never bought a pet from a breeder before. This whole process was all very new to me and I... honestly can say that I am so happy and blessed that I chose to do it with Ana. I was skeptical of purchasing an expensive kitty at first hundreds of miles away from me without meeting first. I wanted the perfect color, personality, and for the little guy to be perfectly healthy. Ana more than reassured me. Even though I was probably a major pest at times she promptly answered all my questions and concerns. She gave me references, pictures, and explained everything in detail. For me this was a big deal and she made me so at ease and confident about my decision.
Now on to my kitty. I purchased a beautiful multicolored male sphynx which I named Baldwin hehehe... I am so obsessed with him. He is everything Ana said he would be and much more. He is so playful, sweet, and goofy. He sleeps under the covers with me every night. And is affectionate towards everyone especially me his mama. I could not be happier!
I highly recommend Purrxotics. Ana is amazing loves and takes care of her babies. I wouldn't go with any other cattery.
Elizabeth C. 11/07/2016
