Toyger cat: size and weight
Toyger cat: size and weight
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The name Toyger comes from the combination of "toy" and "tiger" to indicate that the cat belonging to this breed is to be considered as a toy tiger or a miniature tiger. But if it is true that this kitty is much smaller than one of the most fearsome wild cats in the world, how big exactly is it? Here's everything you need to know about hers size and on his weight.

toyger cat in profile
toyger cat in profile

The Toyger is a medium-sized cat: yours size they range from 30 to 35 cm in both males and females; they reach this size at the age of 2, when they become fully adults.

The weight instead it varies according to sex since males tend to be slightly more muscular than females: they weigh between 3 and 5 kg, while the former can even weigh 7 kg from a minimum of 4.

toyger cat with kittens
toyger cat with kittens

In addition to one musculature Well developed, Toygers are also endowed with rather short and stubby legs, which allow their body to rise less from the ground than other breeds. They also have slightly elongated toes which give a gait elegant, actually very similar to that of a tiger. Other noteworthy physical characteristics are the high shoulders, the slender body and the heavy bones.

toyger cat lying on table
toyger cat lying on table

The most distinctive feature of the Toyger, however, is still the coat, which is soft, dense and short. It is often orange in color with black vertical stripes that can be continuous or interrupted and look very much like that of the tiger. Since the coat is so dense, it is recommended to brush regularly this cat to prevent knotting and remove dead hair, preventing the risk of hairballs.

cat toyger green background
cat toyger green background

Brush them once a week should be enough to keep the coat shiny and soft but above all healthy, and if you accustom your friend to this operation when he is still small, you will avoid that he welcomes her with annoyance and refuses to cooperate.

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