Asian leopard mix

The Ashera is a mix between an African Serval, an Asian Leopard and a domesticated cat that can weigh up to 30 pounds. The Ashera is not as aloof as some cats, is very vocal and can open doors and walk on a leash, according to the company. Many customers are first-time cat owners or dog lovers who are attracted to the canine-qualities and the relatively self-sufficient nature of cats. Most of the Ashera cats sold this year by the company have been to customers in Russia and China.

Cat Breeds. Find the perfect pet using our breed selector. While engaged in this research it was discovered that wild cats such as the lion and tiger were immune to some of these diseases. And so the wild Asian Leopard Cat was bred to the common house cat in a bid to study how its immune system would cope with these diseases. Then Mrs Mills, in , crossed a female Asian Leopard Cat and a black male domestic cat — the resulting litter was filled with a mix of solid and spotted kittens. One of the spotted female kittens was then mated back to the father and the resulting litter had spotted kittens. This was the beginning of the Bengal Cat.

All rights reserved. It is medium to large in size compared to other cats. It is characterized by its fur resembling that of the leopard.

Last Updated: May 23, References Approved. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. There are 11 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 99, times. Bengal cats are active and playful kitties, who were originally bred from a domestic cat and an Asian spotted leopard.