Is The American Bobtail Cat Right For You?
- 1The American Bobtail cat is most known for their intelligence and alert personality.
- 2Their pleasing, fun loving, and lively attitude make them a perfect pet as well as great friends to other pets.
- 3American Bobtails tend to be protective of their family similar to how a dog would be.
HISTORY
As a means of finding a way to live in a feral environment in Arizona, the American Bobtail came about because of natural selection in the later part of the 20th century. Also, being a fairly new development in the cat world, the American Bobtail has only been recognized as a pedigreed breed for 24 years by The International Cat Association (TICA) and the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA).
Quick Facts
Size
Medium, Large
Lifespan
15 years or more
Hair Length
Medium, Long
Litter Size
An average of 5 kittens
Male Weight
10 - 14 pounds
Female Weight
8 - 11 pounds
Personality
Known for their intelligence and awareness, the American Bobtail is a fun, active, and friendly pet that traditionally gets along well with other pets and children. They may look feral, or even wild, but their demeanor is anything but. Sweet and playful, these cats are down to play games for hours or just lay around on the sofa. .
Color
The American Bobtail can be white, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, lavender, cinnamon, and can be found in a number of different patterns, such as shaded, tabby, tortoiseshell, lynx, calico, or mink.
Health Concerns
Some American Bobtail cats may have bad hips. Tailless American Bobtails, called rumpies, often have corresponding spinal problems and issues with controlling defecation.
- spinal problems in rumpies
- hip dysplasia
Appearance
Named for their trademark stump of a tail, the American Bobtail is most unique for being the spitting image of another breed that they have no ancestral ties to, and comes from thousands of miles away: the Japanese Bobtail. American Bobtails are medium to large breed cats that are somewhat boxy in their build. They can be found in both short and long-haired versions, and can be seen sporting a wide variety of fur patterns. Lastly, thanks to the American Bobtails dense musculature and athletic build these cats have a tendency to be much heavier than expected.