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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.
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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.
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Bobtails appear in most traditional cat colors and patterns: solids and bi-colors; tabbies, vans and harlequins.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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JAPANESE BOBTAILGeneral 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.
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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.
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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".
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Kurilean Bobtail Longhair StandardCategory IIIKBLKurilean Bobtail Longhair StandardGeneral large or medium sized, well-muscled compact powerful body with short, pompom shaped tail ...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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American Bobtails are noted for their loving, loyal, dog-like personalities, their outgoing temperament and their intelligence and adaptability.
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Japanese BobtailYou can find the contact details for specific breed societies local to you by going to the Your Territory area.
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Bobtails are wonderful, affectionate and healthy companions. Extremely intelligent, outgoing and friendly, most will play "fetch", and almost all come when called.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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JAPANESE BOBTAILJBT 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.
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American BobtailThis 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.
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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...
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Japanese BobtailSociable 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.
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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.
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Japanese BobtailFrom 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 ...
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Japanese BobtailA 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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See also: Japanese Bobtail, Domestic, Siamese, Mutation, Manx
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