Ukrainian Levkoy Cats 101 : Fun Facts & Myths
Channel: Kitten Life
Date: 2020-12-03

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In today's video, we are going to talk about some interesting facts and myths about the Ukrainian Levkoy Cat.

The Ukrainian Levkoy is a mixed breed cat, a cross between the Donskoy and Scottish Fold breeds. These felines are known for being inquisitive, playful, and affectionate.

The Ukrainian Levkoy is an almost hairless mixed breed that originated in Russia. On a day to day basis, these cats make excellent household pets, especially because they love to hang around and play with children. They also do well in smaller living environments, making them a good fit for apartment dwellers. Just remember that a hairless cat can require a little more in the way of maintenance than a short or long-haired kitty.

You may find these cats in shelters and rescues, so remember to adopt! Don’t shop if you’re looking to add one of these cats to your home!

Here are some interesting facts about Ukrainian Levkoy.

1. Ukrainian Levkoy's origin.

With the interest in hairless breeds becoming something of a fashion, breeders across the world are attempting new crosses to achieve the desired hairless look.

In 2004, Russian breeder Elena Vsevolodovna Birjukova attempted a cross that involved the bald Donskoy and the Scottish Fold.

This created a new breed that incorporated the hairless trait of the Donskoy and the unique, folded-ear trait of the Scottish Fold.

The Ukrainian ‘Levkoy’ acquired its name in light of this folded-ear trait, with the Levkoy plant boasting bent leaves. Extremely rare, various out-crosses having contributed to the development of the breed, including the hairless Sphynx. The Ukrainian Levkoy is not recognized by the major international cat associations.

2. Ukrainian Levkoy's Physical characteristics.

The Ukrainian Levkoy is a medium-sized cat with a truly unique appearance. Probably, this is the most bizarre domestic cat you have ever come across. Ukrainian Levkoys have a hairless appearance just like the Sphynx cat, and folded ears just like the Scottish Fold.

The body of Ukrainian Levkoys is long, muscular, and slender, neither massive nor coarse. The backline slightly arched. The legs are relatively long, well-boned, in proportion to the body. The paws are oval with long fine toes. The head is a modified wedge. The nose is neither long nor short, with a slight stop at the eyes level. The ears are rather large, set high and wide apart.

The almond-shaped ears are large but not wide open, they are slightly slanted. Any color of the eyes is allowed, but it should always be pure and deep. The long tail is flexible and tapering. Like other hairless cat breeds, Ukrainian Levkoys have extremely short whiskers that can be curly or shortly snapped. Also, there can be no whiskers at all.

3. Ukrainian Levkoy's Personality.

You'll immediately notice that the Ukrainian Levkoy is super inquisitive and highly curious.  They love to explore every nook and cranny of their immediate environment.

It's important that you can provide enough variety in their world, which might include moving around cat trees or scratching posts, and you'll also want to invest in some smart interactive toys to keep them intellectually interested.

The Ukrainian Levkoy has a strong play instinct, which is great news if you have children or other pets, as this is a social feline who will benefit from the company. That being said, these cats don't fare well if left alone for too long, so make sure your household isn't empty for the majority of the day.

4. Ukrainian Levkoy's Temperament.

The breed is rather new, and little is known about the typical personality traits and streaks of these cats. However, Ukrainian Levkoys are said to be friendly, active, people-oriented, gentle, and playful felines.