‹‹American Bobtail

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American Bobtail cat overview

Developed in the US in the 1960s, from naturally occurring tailless cats. Females are generally smaller than males, but both possess a distinct, wild-look 'type'. Possessed of an exceptionally amiable and inquisitive disposition. There are shorthaired and longhaired varieties, although the shorthaired coat is long enough to appear shaggy.

American Bobtail cat foreign names

Bobtail Americain (French), Bobtail Americano (Spanish)

Origin

United States

Biological data

Size
Medium
Build
Brawny, wild-looking cat; semi cobby, with a well-muscled body.
Broad, wedge-shaped head with oval-shaped, angled eyes and medium-sized, high-set ears.
Short tail that stops above the hocks.
Hair quality
Double coated and weather resistant.
Colours 
All colours
Eye colours
Any colour, but not odd.
Patterns
All patterns.
High rufusing desirable in all tabbies.
Ghost patterns highly desirable in lynx points.

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American Bobtail cat – Breed standard

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TICA, CFA, ACFA

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Featured image

AP-0HTNVD - American Bobtail cat
Photo © Animal Photography, Tetsu Yamazaki

American Bobtail kittens

AP-PFMWW2 - American Bobtail kittens
Photo © Animal Photography, Tetsu Yamazaki