Lykoi Cat VS. Selkirk Rex Cat

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Lykoi Cat VS. Selkirk Rex Cat.

What are the differences between these two cat breeds?

The Lykoi is a natural cat breed cat, which means they developed without the need for human intervention–in this case with the help of a natural mutation! These felines are known for being intelligent, energetic, and loving. Lykois has quickly picked up a reputation as very smart kitties who possess a strong curiosity streak. This is a cat who will enjoy your attention–and also forms loving bonds with humans.

Tolerant and affectionate, the Selkirk is not always a lap cat, but he likes people and other animals. You may find these cats in shelters and breed-specific rescues, so remember to always adopt! Don’t shop if you’re looking to add one of these cats to your home!


If you dig into the history of the Lykoi, you'll find the breed credited to the breeders Brittney and Johnny Gobble along with Patti Thomas. After chancing across some unique-looking litters, they let the cats breed, and the Lykoi emerged. The breed's name comes from the Greek word for wolves. The Lykoi is officially acknowledged by the International Cat Association and was granted full championship status in 2016.

The Selkirk originated in Montana, where the first known cat of this type was born in 1987, one of a litter of six kittens found in an animal shelter. The others had the typical straight coat of a domestic shorthaired cat, but the curly-coated female was so unusual that she was brought to the attention of a local Persian breeder, Jeri Newman, who adopted her. Newman named her Miss DePesto and, out of curiosity, bred her when she was grown to a black Persian.

Of the six kittens Miss DePesto produced, three had curly coats, indicating that the gene for the characteristic was dominant. She also carried genes for long hair and a pointed coat, and both traits made an appearance in her descendants. Newman called the new breed Selkirk, after her stepfather, making it unique among cat breeds in being named for a person. She added Rex to indicate that the coat was curly.


You'll usually see the Lykoi sporting a signature black or gray coat. Sometimes a silvery shade of white also appears. The breed's roan coat gives it an endearingly patchy appearance. When it comes to grooming, most Lykoi cats are fine with weekly brushing sessions--but make sure that you brush in a gentle fashion so that you don't irritate or hurt the cat's skin.

Also, due to the cat's lack of hair, you'll need to give your Lykoi regular baths to help keep oils in check. In terms of climate, most Lykoi cats are adaptable, although they generally favor warmer temperatures. You should also always make sure that there's enough shade and freshwater available during the hotter months.

Imagine a medium-size to large cat with a heavy-boned but muscular body, a rounded head, and a soft, woolly coat of loose curls that can be short or long in any of a multitude of colors. That’s the Selkirk Rex. Kittens come out curly, go through a straight stage during adolescence, then mature into plush, dense clumps of curls when they are about two years old.

The Selkirk’s facial characteristics include full cheeks—males are downright jowly—broad-based medium-size ears, sometimes with curly furnishings and large rounded eyes that give a sweet expression. The difference in coat length may not be immediately obvious without first observing the ruff and tail. Shorthairs have a ruff that is the same length as the fur on the rest of the body and plush curls on the tail that lies compactly.

A longhaired Selkirk has a longer ruff that frames the face and plumy curls on the tail that stand out rather than lying demurely in place. With either length, the coat may appear most curly around the neck and on the belly and tail. The coat comes in any genetically possible color or combination of colors. If it’s possible for a cat to be purple polka-dotted, you will find a Selkirk in that pattern. The eyes, too, can be any color.
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