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116 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

PIXIEBOB

HEFTY AND MUSCULAR, THIS CAT LOOKS FIERCE BUT HAS A SWEET TEMPERAMENT

Thickly furred
Place of origin US Like the mountain bobcat from which it derives its name, the above eyes
Date of origin 1980s Pixiebob has a thick coat, tufted ears, a pointed face, and a
Breed registries TICA powerful body, and moves with loose-limbed grace. A common
Weight range 9–18lb (4–8kg) feature of this breed—which, unusually, is accepted
Grooming
in the breed standard—is the occurrence of extra
toes (polydactylism) on one or more paws. Both
Colors and patterns the Pixiebob shorthair and a longhaired variant
Brown spotted tabby only. (pp.190–1) have richly colored, spotted coats
that complete the illusion of a wild cat. Despite
appearances, the Pixiebob is entirely domestic
in character, loves family life, clings to its
Short coat has
woolly texture owners, plays with children, and good-
and stands away
from body naturedly accepts other pets. Brick-red
nose leather
Brown spotted
tabby coat

Deep flanks
Well-muscled
body
Short bob tail

Broad chest

Long, heavily
boned legs
Lighter color
on underparts,
throat, and
chest
Long,
broad paws