Buyer question
How long does a Toyger live?
Our Animal Library gives the Toyger a lifespan of 10–15 years.
Source: the Toyger page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Toyger in the Animal Library
The detail
A striped, orange-and-black shorthair bred in the US since the 1980s to look like a small tiger. Toygers are fully domestic, easygoing and playful, and far calmer than their Bengal ancestors.
- Origin
- California, US, 1980s
- Best fit
- Families, first-time owners
- Temperament
- Easygoing, playful, social
What to weigh
The Toyger is rare and still developing, so stripe quality varies. It likes company and daily play.