The American Bobtail is one out of a few domestic cat breeds with a bobbed tail. The result of a bobtail in domestic cats is usually the result of a genetic mutation. This being the case with the American bobtail. Bobbed tails can also be found in moggies (cats of mixed breeds.)
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History
In the 1960s, a couple named John and Brenda Sanders were on vacation in Arizona when they found a bobtailed brown tabby male cat whom they named Yodie. The two brought him home to Iowa and then bred him with their seal point Siamese female to further develop the bobtailed breed. This breeding resulted in a litter of kittens with bobtails and long tails. This meant that the gene that caused Yodie's bobtail was dominant.
The American bobtail was recognized by TICA in 1989.
Appearance
The American bobtail is a medium-large cat, weighing 7- 12 pounds. They are a slowly maturing breed that takes 2-3 years to fully mature and meet their full weight.
The breed can either have a short dense coat or a shaggy long coat of fur.
They are a stocky and muscular breed.
Their hind legs are longer than their front. This allows them to jump higher than the average domestic cat.
American bobtails come in many different colors and patterns. Their eye color also varies.
Personality
The American bobtail is oftentimes referred to as the Golden Retriever of the cat world because of their playful personality and loyalty.
This breed is known to be a wonderful travel companion.
They are playful, intelligent, affectionate, and moderately active.
The breed is good with children but toddlers and young kids should be supervised by an adult while with the cat so they don't pull on their tail. They are also good with dogs, strangers, and other cats.
The American bobtail is usually calm and laidback.
They are vocal only when necessary.
Works Cited
"American Bobtail," PetMD, 16 July 2008,
"American Bobtail," Vetstreet,
"American Bobtail - Wikipedia," Wikipedia,
Braaksma, Hilary, "American Bobtail," DailyPaws,
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