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AMERICAN BOBTAIL

BIG AND BEAUTIFUL, THIS CAT IS AN EXCELLENT AND HIGHLY ADAPTABLE COMPANION
Broad,
Place of origin US The breeding of domestic bobtail cats native to the US has wedge-shaped
head
Date of origin 1960s been reported several times since about the middle of the 20th
Breed registries CFA, century, but so far only this one has been fully recognized.
TICA
There is also a longer-haired version (p.193), and both types
Weight range 7–15lb (3–7kg)
have the naturally occurring shortened tail that gives the breed
Grooming
its name. The American Bobtail is a substantially built cat, with
powerful muscles and large bones. It is intelligent, alert, and
Colors and patterns reasonably active but also enjoys quiet times.
All colors, shades, and
patterns, including tabby, This cat is happy to be among people, without
tortoiseshell, and colorpoint. overwhelming them with its attention, and fits
in comfortably with any type of household.
Muzzle slightly
wider than long
Large
Semi-dense, whisker pads
medium-short Tufted ears with Distinctive
coat has soft slightly rounded tips heavy brow
undercoat

Nose wide with
large leather
Moderately long,
powerful body

Broad-based
tail with
seal pointing

Tabby
markings
on legs
Deep
flanks

Large, round
paws