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CLEAR ALLLoving, full of energy, happy and always playful, these are just some of the characteristics of a Japanese Bobtail. They are also people-oriented and desire to be the centre of their families. In fact, when your doorbell rings, this cat will be the first one to greet your visitors. If you are looking for a feline companion who can interact with your family, the Japanese Bobtail is the right breed for your home.
The Japanese Bobtail cat is seen as the good luck cat of Japan. They are named for their unique trait: their pom-pom tail composed of angles, curves, and kinks. These amiable cats are energetic and intelligent. While they will relax on your lap for a nap, they are too busy to stay still for long periods and are hurriedly off on their next adventure. They are devoted and loyal to their family and can adapt well to other pets and children.
These playful cats like to carry things using their mouths and they can play fetch and even soccer. Japanese Bobtails are very entertaining to watch while they play with other cats. They are excellent travellers and love being in hotel rooms, and cat shows. They are amicable and adjust quickly to other animals and get along well with children.
Japanese Bobtail cats are talkative, with “voices” described as almost songlike. They can communicate with a wide array of meows and chirps. These delightful cats are very energetic and intelligent. They enjoy human and animal companionship and have affectionate, outgoing personalities.
When not busy playing, these cats are off exploring and discovering every corner and room. You might find them examining the contents of your kitchen’s cupboard or jumping to the top of your bookcase to get a good view of what is happening in their surroundings.
These loyal cats are very active. So, if you are considering a lap cat, the Japanese Bobtail may not be a match for you. But to compensate for that, they are very loving and desire to be near their human companion. You’ll be surprised by how fond they are of perching on their human’s shoulders to supervise the going on of the household.
Loving, full of energy, happy and always playful, these are just some of the characteristics of a Japanese Bobtail. They are also people-oriented and desire to be the centre of their families. In fact, when your doorbell rings, this cat will be the first one to greet your visitors. If you are looking for a feline companion who can interact with your family, the Japanese Bobtail is the right breed for your home.
The Japanese Bobtail cat is seen as the good luck cat of Japan. They are named for their unique trait: their pom-pom tail composed of angles, curves, and kinks. These amiable cats are energetic and intelligent. While they will relax on your lap for a nap, they are too busy to stay still for long periods and are hurriedly off on their next adventure. They are devoted and loyal to their family and can adapt well to other pets and children.
These playful cats like to carry things using their mouths and they can play fetch and even soccer. Japanese Bobtails are very entertaining to watch while they play with other cats. They are excellent travellers and love being in hotel rooms, and cat shows. They are amicable and adjust quickly to other animals and get along well with children.
Japanese Bobtail cats are talkative, with “voices” described as almost songlike. They can communicate with a wide array of meows and chirps. These delightful cats are very energetic and intelligent. They enjoy human and animal companionship and have affectionate, outgoing personalities.
When not busy playing, these cats are off exploring and discovering every corner and room. You might find them examining the contents of your kitchen’s cupboard or jumping to the top of your bookcase to get a good view of what is happening in their surroundings.
These loyal cats are very active. So, if you are considering a lap cat, the Japanese Bobtail may not be a match for you. But to compensate for that, they are very loving and desire to be near their human companion. You’ll be surprised by how fond they are of perching on their human’s shoulders to supervise the going on of the household.
The Japanese Bobtail Shorthair is medium-sized, weighing 5 to 10 pounds, with a muscular body and a long, lean torso. They have slender legs with higher hind legs than front legs, helping them jump high. They have triangular heads with large, upright ears set wide apart and big oval-shaped eyes.
The Japanese Bobtail Shorthair has a short and kinked tail caused by a gene mutation. Moreover, each cat’s tail is unique and can feature tufts of fur or curl or kink to one side. Some may appear as stubs; however, most Japanese Bobtails will have a tail no longer than three inches.
The dominant gene means that only one bobtailed parent is usually required to produce an entire litter of bobtail kittens, making them a genetically diverse breed. In addition, the gene results in a reduction of tail vertebrae, along with the fusion of some. However, there is no link to spinal or bone abnormalities or disorders, like some bobtail breeds, such as the Manx.
The shorthaired Japanese Shorthair has silky smooth short fur with no undercoat. It is water-resistant, low shedding, and easy to groom. Their fur can be various patterns and colours, but they are commonly white with a harlequin pattern, creating a tri-colour coat.
The Japanese Bobtail Shorthair cat is outgoing, social and energetic. Bobtail owners describe them as charming, affectionate, and confident, winning over anyone they meet. Their love of human interaction naturally makes them fabulous family pets, including those with children or other animals, which they quickly accept.
Japanese Bobtail Shorthairs are very active and retain their kitten-like playfulness as adults. However, they need plenty of interactive play sessions. In an unenriched environment with a lack of human interaction, they will get pent-up energy, resulting in mischievous behaviour. Therefore, if bringing a Japanese Bobtail into your home, schedule regular play sessions and provide lots of toys, puzzles, and cat towers to keep them entertained.
This feline’s confidence means they are not easily startled, which is excellent as they won’t dart under the bed at any unfamiliar sound. However, they can be pretty feisty in how they demand your attention and involve themselves in anything and everything you do. They are also very vocal cats with pleasant-sounding voices that they frequently use to chat with you.
Japanese Bobtail Shorthairs show their affection through their need to be near you at all times. While they may be too active to lay on your lap, they will follow you around and stay by your side like the loyal companion they are. They also have a super cute quirk of sitting on their owner’s shoulders like a parrot!
The most significant need of a Japanese Bobtail Shorthair is to receive regular attention and interactive play with their owners. As a result, they will be unable to thrive in a home where their owners are never around. Instead, they will do best with humans who work from home or in a household where people work different shifts.
Aside from their neediness, the Japanese Bobtail’s friendly and affectionate nature means they often become wonderful companions with children. Likewise, they typically get on well with other pets, especially those with equally high energy levels. In fact, it’s always a good idea to get two Japanese Bobtail kittens so they can grow up together and keep each other entertained, releasing the strain when life gets busy.
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