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Rescue an American Bobtail
American Bobtail
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American Bobtail
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Description |
The American Bobtail comes in short and longhaired
varieties. It has medium ears that are high set on the head and wide at
the base. The head has curved contours and is broad with a modified
wedge. The legs are heavy with well rounded paws. The tail is
present, but ends above the hock. |
Coat |
The double coat is heavy and bushy. |
Colors and Patterns |
The coat comes in all colorpoints with or without
markings. The eyes are blue. |
Temperament |
Inquisitive and friendly. |
Weight |
7-15 pounds (3-7 kg.) |
Health Problems |
- |
Living Conditions |
- |
Grooming |
Moderate grooming is needed. |
Origin |
Originating in the United States, the American Bobtail
is said to be the result of an accidental combination of the domestic
shorthaired and a Bobcat. Tracked back to a random-bred bobtailed tabby
kitten that was adopted from an American Indian reservation in Arizona by John
and Brenda Sanders of Iowa. The first attempts to crate this breed lead to
inbred and unhealthy cats. Reaha Evans later was able to successfully
reintroduce more colors and patterns, and improved the breeds health. The
American Bobtail was recognized by the TICA in 1989. |
Outcross Breeds |
Non-pedigreed cats |
Recognition |
TICA, CFA, ACFA |
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TICA = International Cat Association
CFA = Cat Fanciers' Association
ACFA = American Cat Fanciers Association |
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