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At
a glance...
Body Size... Med
to Large
Coat Length... Short to Long
Life span... 15 yrs |
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American Bobtail |
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Description... |
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 The head is a broad wedge
with oval eyes beneath a distinctive eyebrow. The body is fairly
large and relatively stocky. The tail may be kinked or straight, but
should be flexible, should extend no farther in length than the
hock, and be held above the back when the cat is alert. Shorthaired
and longhaired varieties exist. The short coat is of medium density,
with a downy undercoat and hard topcoat. The long coat is medium in
length and somewhat shaggy in appearance. Many colours and coat
patterns are accepted.
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History...
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The American Bobtail is a true
Native American breed, developed from a cat with a spontaneously
bobbed tail, discovered in Arizona in the late 1960's.
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Traits...
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The American Bobtail is an
intelligent cat with excellent survival instincts.
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Health...
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No breed specific health
problems have been reported.
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Summary...
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 This breed matures slowly
and may not reach adult conformation until 2-3 years of age. The American Bobtail is a medium to large, naturally
occurring, bobtailed cat. It is a noticeably athletic animal, well
muscled, with the appearance of power. The body is moderately long
and substantial with a rectangular stance and prominent shoulder
blades. The tail is short and is to be clearly visible above the
back when the cat is alert, not to exceed the hock in length. It
possesses a strong, broad modified wedge shaped head, with a
distinctive brow above large almost almond shaped eyes. The
expression is one of intelligence and alertness. Females are
generally proportionately smaller than males with type a more
important aspect of the breed than size. The American Bobtail with
all of its combined characteristics possesses a distinctive wild
appearance and an exceptionally amiable disposition.
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