The Lykoi was discovered by two different sets of domestic shorthairs with the Lykoi gene were adopted from a rescue after being discovered in Virginia in 2010, by Patti Thomas, who co-founded and named the breed, and in 2011, a second pair were located in Tennessee, by Johnny Gobble.
Black roan Lykoi cats are the standard color, with a slightly silvery appearance. The Lykoi has no undercoat, leaving him with just the thin top hairs, which can make them look almost mangy—like a werewolf.
Their eyes are nearly round and amber or green in color.
This breed is still considered an experimental breed, as the first official identification happened fairly recently in 2012.