American
Bobtail Cat
Weight:
10 -12 lbs.
Bobtail
Coloring - A large
variety of colors are accepted. The "wild" patterns, like the spotted
and mackerel tabbies, especially in brown or silver, tend to be favored at the
shows. Coat Length
- The American Bobtail comes in both Longhhair and Shorthair. Bobtails' coat lengths
vary from medium, semi-dense, and short (shorthair) to semi-longhair and shaggy
(longhair). The longhairs have slightly longer hair around the neck, breeches,
belly and tail. Eyes
- All eye colors. There is no correlation between eye color and coat color. Overall
Appearance - American Bobtails are a medium to large, bobtailed cat. It is
a noticeably athletic animal, well muscled, with the appearance of power. Their
tails are short, straight, and may be slightly curved or knotted. Personality
- American Bobtails are domesticated and lloving, and make pleasant family pets.
Breed Fact - Bobtails
were brought to North America with the first European settlers. CFA
American Bobtail Breed Standard
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