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AMERICAN BOBTAIL

A WILD CAT LOOKALIKE WITH A HOME-LOVING PERSONALITY
Distinct brow
Place of origin US According to a widely accepted opinion, the origins of above eyes
Date of origin 1960s this true native American cat can be traced to the naturally
Breed registries CFA, TICA short-tailed, feral cats found roaming free in various US states.
Weight range 7–15lb (3–7kg) The breed also has a short-coated cousin (p.113). The large,
Grooming
powerfully built Bobtail longhair has the alert
air of a wild cat, but it is entirely benign and
Colors and patterns a good family pet. It is renowned for being
All colors, shades, tolerant of children and staying calm and
and patterns.
friendly even with strangers. The
Bobtail’s long coat does not
mat, so moderate grooming
Chocolate spotted
tabby coat is all that is required. Alert “wild cat”
expression

Short, slightly
curved tail Large, deep-set,
almost almond-
shaped eyes

Non-matting, easy-to-
groom, classic brown Well-built,
tabby coat muscular body

Hips as wide
as chest

Prominent
whisker pads

Legs substantially
boned