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American Bobtail

American Bobtails are a loving, kind and incredibly intelligent cats. They are noted for their wild look, with an exceptional disposition and adaptability. They also have dog like personalities and a great devotion to their owners. They easily adapt to a busy or quiet environment. This is a slow maturing breed taking two to three years to reach full adulthood.

American Bobtails bond with their family. They get along well with most dogs and have a welcome spot in their hearts for newcomers, whether they are two-legged or four-legged. They are known to be good travelers if introduced to it at a young age. Psychotherapists have also used them in their treatment programs because they have been found to be very well behaved and sensitive to people in distress.

They are excellent companions for children and do not mind being carried around like a sack of potatoes. They interact well with people of all ages and serve a great purpose in the family home as a major source of entertainment due to their clown like personalities. They are known for their love of games and can play fetch or hide and seek for hours on end. They will often initiate a game and can be very persistent until you play with them.

The American Bobtail is a medium-to-large, naturally occurring, bobtailed cat; a noticeably athletic animal, well muscled, with the appearance of power. In this breed no two tails are exactly the same. The average length of the tail is one to four inches, however this is an average, and some tails may be shorter or longer.

The American Bobtail's unique coat comes in both a medium, semi-dense shorthair and a medium-length longhair that is resilient and resistant to water. Their coats come in a wide array of colors in the solid, shaded, smoke, tabby, bi-color, parti-color and pointed patterns.

They are basically quiet cats, however they do trill, chirp and click when delighted. They are easily leash-trained and love to go for walks. The American Bobtail's love of shiny objects makes it necessary to keep jewelry boxes closed and even locked.

Breed Profile

The Cat Fanciers' Association

Size:

Large

Size:

Medium

Origin:

United States

Color:

any color

American Bobtails are affectionate, intelligent and gentle. They are devoted to their owners and noted for their "dog-like" personality. They are very good with children and dogs.