Bobtail

BOBTAILED CATS The bobtailed mutation is not related to the Manx mutation. It has occurred independently in various geographic areas. It is widespread in Asia and parts of Russia.

Japanese Bobtail Adoption Color: A wide variety of colors and patterns are accepted, but the most popular are the dramatic markings of the calico (mi-ke) and black/white.

American Bobtail Country of origin United States Breed standards (external links) CFA(*) TICA(*) ...

Bobtails appear in most traditional cat colors and patterns: solids and bi-colors; tabbies, vans and harlequins.

The Bobtail is a medium sized cat, well muscled but slender in build. The legs are long and elegant but not fragile in appearance, and the hind legs are noticeably longer than the forelegs which give the bobtail a unique gait.

The bobtail is very short, carried curled up. It has slanting eyes, strong cheekbones and very long back legs. Coat The coat is soft and silky. There is a long and short haired variety.

The Bobtail's most noted feature-its succinct tail-is one-third to one-half the length of an ordinary cat's, and should not extend below the hock. Like the Manx, the Bobtail's tail appears to be governed by a dominant gene.

Coat: Bobtails should be groomed at least twice a week to remove loose fur. Associations: The American Bobtail is accepted by TICA and in Miscellaneous Class by CFA. Cat toys for the American Bobtail: ...

American Bobtail Description The American Bobtail can be shorthair or longhair. The shorthair American Bobtail has a coat that is semi-dense and medium in length. It has a double coat and is non-matting.

American Bobtail - Overview and History Physical Characteristics American Bobtails are a medium to large cat with a substantial rectangular body and should resemble a wild bobtailed cat.

Japanese Bobtail The Japanese Bobtail has unusual 'bobbed' tail more closely resembling the tail of a rabbit than that of an ordinary feline. The short tail is caused by the expression of a recessive gene.

American Bobtail Cat Breed Introduction The American Bobtail cat breed is best known for the trait for which it is named: its short, stubby tail, which may be only a few inches long.

JAPANESE BOBTAIL General The Japanese Bobtail should present the overall impression of a medium sized cat with clean lines and bone structure, well-muscled but straight and slender rather than massive in build.

American Bobtails are not considered fully matured until they are about three years old and will live an average of twelve to twenty-one years. Originally only a longhaired breed, American Bobtails are now both long and short haired.

Japanese Bobtails are especially affectionate cats that enjoy living with families. They are playful and good with children. The Japanese Bobtail enjoys talking with its owner in its soft, melodious voice that some characterize as "singing".

Japanese Bobtail Cats The Japanese Bobtail was imported into the United States in 1968 even though the breed had been in Japan for centuries. In 1976 the Bobtail received championship recognition.

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Japanese Bobtail Breed Standard Breed Council Japanese Bobtail Grooming Tips Breed Article: The Japanese Bobtail - Cat Fanciers' Almanac November 1997 ...

Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed The Japanese Bobtail's stumpy tails resulted from natural mutation and are covered with thick fur. They come in short and longhair versions. This breed has a low kitten mortality rate and high disease resistance.

Kurilean Bobtail Longhair StandardCategory IIIKBLKurilean Bobtail Longhair Standard General large or medium sized, well-muscled compact powerful body with short, pompom shaped tail ...

Japanese Bobtails are strong and healthy cats. They usually have litters of three to four kittens that are extremely large for newborns. Compared to other breeds, they are active earlier, walk earlier and start getting into trouble earlier.

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Japanese Bobtails are active, intelligent, talkative cats. Many describe the Japanese Bobtails as "singing" cats because they tend to chirrup melodiously even entering into entire conversations with their humans.

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Japanese Bobtail cats came to the United States from Japan but are thought to have migrated originally from China or Korea over a thousand years ago. These cats are often depicted in Japanese artwork.

American Bobtail Cat Fact File Coat Type, Color & Grooming: The most common pattern is tri-colored, called mi-ke in Japanese and made up of orange, black and white.

Japanese Bobtails are affectionate and do well in groups of cats. They can be taught to fetch. They are a quiet breed, but have a wide vocal range, leading some to say they can sing. Health...

American Bobtails are noted for their loving, loyal, dog-like personalities, their outgoing temperament and their intelligence and adaptability.

Japanese Bobtail You can find the contact details for specific breed societies local to you by going to the Your Territory area.

Bobtails are wonderful, affectionate and healthy companions. Extremely intelligent, outgoing and friendly, most will play "fetch", and almost all come when called.

The American Bobtail is a completely domestic cat that should look wild as it visually resembles a wild Bobtailed cat. The rounding of the brow, combined with an almost almond eye shape, combine to create a wild hunting look.

The American Bobtails most distinctive feature is its small tail in comparison to many other breeds of cats. They tend to be short and stalky in appearance and their coat of fur almost resembles shag carpet in texture and feel.

The earliest Bobtail breeder was Mindy Cave, a friend of the Sanders. Early in the 1970's the breed experienced set backs caused by the cat associations Ms. Cave had approached for acceptance. TCA, INC. has no such blockading policies.

The bobtailed cats may have gained favor in Japan thanks to an ancient folktale that suggests that long-tailed cats can change into human form and bewitch their owners.

JAPANESE BOBTAIL JBT The Japanese bobtail is a shorthaired, medium sized cat with a well muscled, rather slender foreign type build. The unique set of eyes combined with high cheekbones and long nose lends to a Japanese appearance.

American Bobtail This experimental breed has a naturally shortened tail, about half the length of a normal tail, but longer than that of the Japanese Bobtail.

American Bobtail This new breed has a naturally stubby tail, about half the length of a normal cat tail. Whether the dominant gene controlling the mutation is the same as the Manx, or a new kind of mutation, that has not yet been found.

AMERICAN BOBTAIL "The cat with only one life left" is how one person humorously described the American Bobtail, which can at times appear to have survived some hair-raising experiences. Start with the breed's unique short tail...

Japanese Bobtail Sociable and inquisitive, this cat still exists only in small numbers as it is bred by very few breeders worldwide. The breed's short tail makes a full, fluffy pompom.

American Bobtail: A relatively new and uncommon breed of cat most notable for its stubby "bobbed" tail about half the length of a normal cat's tail. They come in both short or longhaired coats and can have any color of fur.

Japanese Bobtail From written records it seems certain that the domestic cat first arrived in Japan from China or Korea at least one thousand years ago. The Japanese Bobtail breed has certainly existed in Japan for many centuries. Korat ...

Japanese Bobtail A variety with a short 'bobbed' tail originating from Japan, where it is seen to be a symbol of friendship and hospitality. They make excellent pets due to their very friendly nature. They are medium sized and have shorter front legs.

Japanese Bobtails weren't imported into the United States until the late 1960s. It was recognized by the CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) in 1978.

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Singapura Bobtail - Variant - A bobtail kitten appeared in a Singapura litter, tracing back to part-tailed foundation cat; inbreeding can cause traits to reappear. Appeared tailless, but proved to have stumpy tail similar to Japanese Bobtail.

The Japanese Bobtail is a natural breed and as its' name implies comes from Japan. Japanese Bobtails are strong and healthy cats. The tail of the Japanese Bortail is very unique! Not only is it unique to the breed but to each individual cat.

JBT - Japanese Bobtail. Jowls - Well developed cheeks, usually seen on entire male cats. Also known as stud jowls. Junior - A cat that is less than 2 yeas but older than 9 months.

JBT: Japanese Bobtail, a breed. LH: Longhair. MC: Maine Coon. MCBFA: Maine Coon Breeders and Fanciers Association, a breed club. MGC: Master Grand Champion, a title. MGP: Master Grand Premier, a title. NW: National Winner, a title.

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Other breeds with significant percentages of Type B blood include the Abyssinian, Himalayan, Japanese Bobtail, Persian, Somali and Sphinx breeds. (preceding information from Urs Giger, University of Pennsylvania, Kirk's XI).

See also: Japanese Bobtail, Domestic, Siamese, Mutation, Manx