American Bobtail Kittens
A solid, slow-maturing cat with a short natural tail and an unusually easy temper.
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Good to know
- The short tail comes from a natural mutation, and no two tails are quite alike.
- Takes two to three years to reach full size.
- Often used as a therapy cat because of how calmly it takes strangers.
Who it suits
Households with children, dogs or a lot of coming and going; also good for first-time owners.
Care
Brush once or twice a week, more for the longhaired variety. Keep an eye on weight — it is a big, food-loving cat.
History of the breed
Began in the 1960s with a short-tailed kitten found on an Arizona holiday and taken home to Iowa. Early breeding chased the look of a wild bobcat; from the 1980s the programme was restarted from scratch with a wider gene pool and an emphasis on temperament.
Available American Bobtail Kittens
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