Lykoi (Lykoi)
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| type | cat |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Size | small · hairless |
| Life expectancy | About 12-15 years |
| Habit | Highly attached to its owner and loyal. · Wary of strangers at first but adapts and gets used to it quickly. · Intelligent, likes to solve problems and has lots of energy. · High instinct to hunt prey. Not suitable for homes with small animals such as rats or birds. |
| Thailand weather | Missing patches of fur allow for better heat dissipation than cats with thick fur. Therefore it is enough to live with the hot weather of Thailand. But the skin in the area that is not covered by hair Especially around the face Risk of sunburn and irritation if exposed to direct sunlight. There should be a shaded area or air-conditioned room to hide from and avoid leaving it in the midday sun. |
| fur care | Skin gets oily easily because there is no hair to absorb oil from the sebaceous glands. Therefore, cats must be bathed more often than normal-haired cats. During the shedding period, you may feel completely bald. You should trim your nails, clean your ears, and brush your teeth regularly. |
| exercise | Very high energy and likes to play energetically. There should be toys to chase and climb in the house every day. |
| Common diseases in the breed | Overall it is a strong breed. No clear common genetic diseases have been found. · There may be acne or blackheads on the skin from overactive sebaceous glands. · Skin that is not covered with fur is more at risk of sunburn and irritation than other cats. |
| suitable for | Can raise a condo · Lots of power |
Frequently asked questions
Are Lai Koi suitable to raise in a condo?
Ideal. Missing patches of fur allow for better heat dissipation than cats with thick fur. Therefore it is enough to live with the hot weather of Thailand. But the skin in the area that is not covered by hair Especially around the face Risk of sunburn and irritation if exposed to direct sunlight. There should be a shaded area or air-conditioned room to hide from and avoid leaving it in the midday sun.
How long does a Lai Koi live?
Generally around 12-15 years (according to veterinary sources)
What genetic diseases do Lycois have?
Overall it is a strong breed. No clear common genetic diseases have been found. · There may be acne or blackheads on the skin from overactive sebaceous glands. · Skin that is not covered with fur is more at risk of sunburn and irritation than other cats.
Can you endure the hot weather in Thailand?
Missing patches of fur allow for better heat dissipation than cats with thick fur. Therefore it is enough to live with the hot weather of Thailand. But the skin in the area that is not covered by hair Especially around the face Risk of sunburn and irritation if exposed to direct sunlight. There should be a shaded area or air-conditioned room to hide from and avoid leaving it in the midday sun.
Sources: www.petmd.com · tica.org — Last checked 2026-07-26
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