This is a rare cat breed and therefore not much information on it is available.
It does seem that in 2002, a 5th generation Viverral was developed and this established the breed.
The cat is described as a fishing cat hybrid. A breeding program was started but it is thought that the cat became extinct.
Weight Male:
3 - 7 kg6 - 16 pounds
Weight Female:
3 - 7 kg6 - 16 pounds
Colors Available:
Cream, black, tan - spots
Temperament:
Affectionate, Aggressive, Alert, Cheerful, Curious, Energetic, Friendly, Independent, Intelligent, Lively, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social, Stubborn, Territorial
The Viverral is muscular and substantial. He has a smallish head and smallish ears with a thick tail.
The coat is spotted. The base color of the coat and the spots should be different. The light cream underbelly is also spotted.
Large, muscular, and solid, the cat’s eyes are big and round in the smallish heald. The coat is short and plush with a spotted pattern of black, brown or tan spots.
Temperament:
The Viverral cat has been designed to produce friendly kittens that are curious and confident. They turn out strong and confident and are suitable as house cats.
New cat owners might have success with them and they can even be friendly with children in the home, but the truth remains, they are unpredictable.
Beautiful and something unique, it is not likely though that this cat breed would have wanted to be cuddled and petted by his human owners.
Hybrid cats such as the Viverral can look quite a bit like a wild cat and this is what first appeals to cat lovers. They want an exotic cat to brag about.
However, these cats can come up with a whole lot of behavioral problems so that you wish you had never got one. One should just go along to some of the many cat shelters there are to discover how many hybrid cats land up there.
They turned out to be a disappointment – their behavior wouldn’t conform to what their human family expected of them. This is the story of hybrid cats. Humans want some exotic looking animal to please their greedy natures and then when the cats don’t behave the way they should, they get rid of them. Rather, it is humans that need to change their behavior and leave wild animals alone.
The Viverral can have their good side and be splendid pets but they aren’t consistent. They have a streak of unpredictability, and they also have issues with the use of a litter box.
They mark their territory too and can show some aggression. Any animal with a wild side isn’t going to make the best pet, but still, some cat lovers have managed to bring out their best side.
The development of hybrid cats began as a scientific effort in the 1970s. Hybrid pets can be aggressive and also solitary.
Hybrid cats are an unnatural breeding. They are cat species that weren’t meant to mate in the first place. Breeders tell stories of premature births and also aborted pregnancies.
Some of the more common illnesses among hybrid cats include digestive issues. Also, vaccinations used to protect our domestic cats from disease have not been approved for use in hybrid animals.
A hybrid cat has a wild side to him. These cats were bred to look like a wild cat, and although they are healthy, they can also have some health issues.
Ensuring the cat has a proper diet will contribute more to better health. As mentioned, some of these cats can battle with the likes of chronic diarrhea and irritable bowel disease and also battle with intestinal parasite issues.
These are different cats to your regular domestic cat, and they will require different care. One of the things you need to do for a cat like this is provide it with an outdoor enclosure.
Because of their wild side, they are longing to be outdoors and you may find it difficult integrating such a cat into your home.
The Viverral needs plenty of exercise but you can’t just let them roam freely outdoors. Yes, you can train them to walk with a leash but you need to allow him outside in the enclosure. You can include a shallow paddling pool for him too.
These are active, intelligent cats and you will need to invest in some interactive toys for him to keep him amused.
You will need to supply this cat with a scratching post and a climbing tree. This is because as a cat, he is a natural climber and scratcher and he will need these in his life.
Ensure your feline pet has a nice warm, dry place to sleep.
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