Where does the Ukranian Levkoy come from?
Developed by breeder Elena Biriukana in the Ukraine, the Levkoy is a product of mating between a Scottish Fold male and a Donsky Sphynx female as well as domestic and other oriental cats. The forward folded ears and little or no hair is due to a dominant mutation.
What does the Ukranian Levkoy look like?
The Levkoy is a medium size cat with a long, slender body that can be muscular in appearance. Any color is acceptable. The adult Levkoy weighs from 11 to 15 lbs. Life span can be as much as 19 years. The skin is soft and its elasticity makes it wrinkled. Eyes are almond-shaped. Legs are long. The muzzle is 1/3 of the length of the head. The skin must be protected against sun and cold weather conditions.
Does the Ukranian Levkoy make a good pet?
Levkoys are wonderful pets. They are gentle, playful, intelligent, sociable. They get along well with all other types of pets. The Levkoy forms a strong bond with humans of all ages.
Possible Health Issues
No known health issues at present.
Place of Origin = Ukraine
Coat Type = Little or no hair
Color = Any color is acceptable
Temperament = Intelligent, gentle, sociable, talkative, playful, gets along with other pets and humans of all ages
