A little digression on the "fuzzy phase"
Toyger kittens are born with a relatively close-fitting coat with easily recognizable, high-contrast markings. However, this changes after 2 - 4 weeks when the fur development enters the so-called "fuzzy phase" (fuzzy means "fuzzy" or "blurred" in English). The fur is then increasingly bristled, especially on the body, sometimes it looks like it is torn and the markings appear grayish and washed out. The drawing often remains quite clear in the area of the head and legs.
This phase serves to protect and camouflage young cats and can be observed very well, especially with wildcat babies. In this phase, the later beauty of the animals is difficult to guess and it requires knowledge of this stage of development, so that one can still get an idea of the future appearance of his protégé during this time.
The fuzzy phase can be different and last different lengths. Usually from the 12th week the fur slowly becomes smoother, the markings clearer and the shine comes back. As a rule, however, the fur (especially the color depth and the contrast) changes until the end of the first year of life, with snow toygers it can even take up to 2 years until the definitive coloration.
