Kurilian Bobtail Kittens

A wild-looking cat from the Kuril Islands with a short, kinked tail.

Kurilian Bobtail cat breed

Photo: TRUE KURILIANS · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Good to know

  • A natural breed from the islands between Russia and Japan.
  • Every tail is unique; the standard describes it as a pom-pom or whisk.
  • A famously capable fisher and hunter.

Who it suits

Owners who want a hardy, dog-like cat and can give it stimulation and room.

Care

Comb weekly, twice weekly for the semi-longhair. Strong and generally healthy.

History of the breed

Russian scientists and soldiers posted to the Kuril Islands in the mid-20th century brought these short-tailed cats back to the mainland. They had been on the islands for centuries; Russian registries standardised them in the 1990s.

Available Kurilian Bobtail Kittens

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