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CLEAR ALLKnown as the “Golden Retrievers of the feline world”, American Bobtails are sweet-natured, calm, quiet, sociable and courageous. They are highly intelligent with a funny personality. Despite their wild appearance that is similar to a bobtailed wildcat, this rare breed is very friendly and affectionate.
American Bobtails are best known for their captivating wild look and shortened tails. They are very warm and caring and seldom demanding. They are also playful. You can expect them to play fetch with you and go on walks outdoors as they can be easily trained to walk on a leash or harness. American Bobtails are not very “talkative”, but they express their needs with little chirps, clicks, trills, meows and purrs.
Their shortened tail is one of the American Bobtails’ rare characteristics. It serves as a trademark to this cat breed because no two tails are the same. These adorable cats proudly hold their shortened tail above their back, particularly when they are attentive, alert. They will even wag their tail often to express their mood.
American Bobtails have an adaptable and amicable nature; that’s why they are an excellent fit for any home situation. They are wonderful feline companions for families with older children and other pets in the household. They are often even “hired” as therapy cats because of their amiable personalities and sociability towards people. Also, they are great companions for long-distance travellers such as truckers and RVers because these cats can travel very well.
According to Bobtail breeders, pedigreed cats were not used to develop the American Bobtail and they occurred through natural selection. These muscular cats are active and hardy, with no known genetic tendencies to any specific health conditions.
Up to this day, American Bobtails are a rare cat breed in the United States and the rest of the world.
Known as the “Golden Retrievers of the feline world”, American Bobtails are sweet-natured, calm, quiet, sociable and courageous. They are highly intelligent with a funny personality. Despite their wild appearance that is similar to a bobtailed wildcat, this rare breed is very friendly and affectionate.
American Bobtails are best known for their captivating wild look and shortened tails. They are very warm and caring and seldom demanding. They are also playful. You can expect them to play fetch with you and go on walks outdoors as they can be easily trained to walk on a leash or harness. American Bobtails are not very “talkative”, but they express their needs with little chirps, clicks, trills, meows and purrs.
Their shortened tail is one of the American Bobtails’ rare characteristics. It serves as a trademark to this cat breed because no two tails are the same. These adorable cats proudly hold their shortened tail above their back, particularly when they are attentive, alert. They will even wag their tail often to express their mood.
American Bobtails have an adaptable and amicable nature; that’s why they are an excellent fit for any home situation. They are wonderful feline companions for families with older children and other pets in the household. They are often even “hired” as therapy cats because of their amiable personalities and sociability towards people. Also, they are great companions for long-distance travellers such as truckers and RVers because these cats can travel very well.
According to Bobtail breeders, pedigreed cats were not used to develop the American Bobtail and they occurred through natural selection. These muscular cats are active and hardy, with no known genetic tendencies to any specific health conditions.
Up to this day, American Bobtails are a rare cat breed in the United States and the rest of the world.
The American Bobtail Shorthair is a medium to large cat with a naturally occurring short tail, usually somewhere between 1 to 4 inches in length. Interestingly, each American Bobtail Shorthair’s tail is not identical. The size can differ, and they may have kinks, bumps or a curved appearance.
The gene that causes this tail mutation is not controllable. Because of this, it is not possible to selectively breed American Bobtails to create kittens with specific tail lengths. So instead, American Bobtail Shorthair litters are a pick and mix, with some having shorter tails than others.
American Bobtail Shorthairs have a muscular body with broad chests and prominent shoulders giving them an athletic, wild look. They also have strong hind legs and can jump up to 6 feet. They can weigh anywhere between 7 and 16 pounds once fully grown, with males typically reaching 12 to 16 pounds and females, 7 to 11 pounds. However, they take up to 3 years to reach full maturity.
Their short, double coats resemble rabbit fur and consist of a dense, plush outer layer and a soft, downy undercoat. Unfortunately, American Bobtail Shorthair cats are high shedding cats and thus, are not a good choice for those with allergies. Even so, their grooming needs are low as you’ll only need to brush them once a week or so.
American Bobtail Shorthairs can come in any colour or pattern, including black, white, calico, and colour point. Likewise, their large almond-shaped eyes can also come in any shade.
The American Bobtail cat is sweet and gentle yet playful and entertaining. Although they love to play, they have low energy levels, which is good news for cat owners as you won’t need to spend hours playing with them. Instead, they tire quickly and curl up happily on your lap or by your feet after.
Along with low activeness, American Bobtail Shorthair cats are pretty quiet felines. They are certainly not a cat to yowl or whine to get their human’s attention. Instead, they will communicate with you with quieter noises, like chirps, purrs, and trills. They are also pretty smart and quickly learn games and even tricks. Plus, as excellent hunters, if they have access to the outdoors, they will show off their skills by bringing you “gifts.”
American Bobtail Shorthair cats display great loyalty to their owners but are also confident and friendly around strangers. In general, they love being around people and are involved in the family as much as possible. They also adapt well to new environments and even enjoy travelling; in fact, some American Bobtails serve as companions for truckers!
American Bobtail Shorthairs are easy going kitties with a docile nature who are gentle around everyone. Thus, they make fantastic companions, lap cats and playmates for other felines and are an excellent choice for first-time cat parents. What’s more, their mild temperament means they do well around kids, and the high energy of children tends to bring out their playful and entertaining side.
Although the American Bobtail Shorthair can adapt to any home, whether you live in a house, flat or caravan, they need regular human interaction. So, if you’re going away for the weekend, this kitty will be much more content tagging along with you rather than staying home.
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