The Ukrainian Levkoy is a cat breed of strange appearance, having inward-folding ears and little to no hair. These cats are of medium size with a well-proportioned body that may appear slender, and at the same time muscular. It is distinguished by its dog-like face, an angled head, and soft, hairless, and elastic skin, which sometimes become wrinkled. Its inward-folding ears, large almond-shaped eyes, and a long tail further enhance its strange appearance.
The breed started in 2000, a Ukrainian breeder Elena Biryukova produced the Levkoy cat by crossing a Donskoy female with a Scottish Fold male.
The resultant breed inherited the dominant genetic trait of baldness from its Russian Donskoy parent and the trait of folded ears from the Scottish Fold parent. To obtain other attributes, other domestic cats including the Orientals were used in breeding.
The breed is not recognized by any major, international cat fancier and breeder organizations, only Ukrainian and Russian clubs.
The Ukrainian Levkoy cats are very sociable and friendly. They easily go to contact and are easily trained. They have a cheerful temperament and the ability to adapt quickly to new conditions of life.
Ukrainian Levkoy are well-known by their calmness and patience, they respond to love and affection with pleasure.
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_Levkoy
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