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CLEAR ALLAmerican Bobtails are commonly referred to as the “Golden Retrievers of the cat world” because of their affectionate, sweet, and quiet nature despite their wild looks. In addition, American Bobtails are well-known for their shortened tails and fascinating appearances.
American Bobtails originated in the USA. However, nowadays, they are an uncommon cat breed there. They are even rarer in the UK, making them an exclusive and highly sought-after breed amongst cat lovers.
Courageous and sociable, the American Bobtail is a bright breed with a very comical personality. Despite their rugged appearance, this rare cat breed is very loving. Their friendly and adaptable characteristics make this adorable cat breed an ideal fit for any home, whether it’s a big house or a small apartment. In addition, American Bobtails are the perfect feline companions for families with older children or other pets in the household.
These cats are regularly employed as therapy cats due to their amiable personalities and sociability towards guests. What’s more, many American Bobtails serve as much-loved cat companions to long-distance truckers, as they can travel very well.
One of the cat breed’s most unique appearance traits is its shortened tail. In fact, no two tails will match, making this body part each cat’s distinctive trademark and proud possession. Each American Bobtail will walk with their shortened tail held confidently above their back, especially when alert. Another comical and dog-like trait is that they can often be seen wagging their tail to express their mood.
American Bobtails are commonly referred to as the “Golden Retrievers of the cat world” because of their affectionate, sweet, and quiet nature despite their wild looks. In addition, American Bobtails are well-known for their shortened tails and fascinating appearances.
American Bobtails originated in the USA. However, nowadays, they are an uncommon cat breed there. They are even rarer in the UK, making them an exclusive and highly sought-after breed amongst cat lovers.
Courageous and sociable, the American Bobtail is a bright breed with a very comical personality. Despite their rugged appearance, this rare cat breed is very loving. Their friendly and adaptable characteristics make this adorable cat breed an ideal fit for any home, whether it’s a big house or a small apartment. In addition, American Bobtails are the perfect feline companions for families with older children or other pets in the household.
These cats are regularly employed as therapy cats due to their amiable personalities and sociability towards guests. What’s more, many American Bobtails serve as much-loved cat companions to long-distance truckers, as they can travel very well.
One of the cat breed’s most unique appearance traits is its shortened tail. In fact, no two tails will match, making this body part each cat’s distinctive trademark and proud possession. Each American Bobtail will walk with their shortened tail held confidently above their back, especially when alert. Another comical and dog-like trait is that they can often be seen wagging their tail to express their mood.
The American Bobtail’s most distinctive feature is its short tail. However, what most people do not realise is that every American Bobtail’s tail is unique. Although most will be between 1 to 4 inches in length, it’s not uncommon to see an American Bobtail with a shorter or longer tail, too. Moreover, it may be kinked, bumpy, curved or flat.
American Bobtails are medium-sized with a rectangular stance. Their chest is full and broad, and their shoulder blades are prominent, giving them an athletic, wild-cat like build. Their legs are a regular length in proportion to their body size, but their paws tend to be large and round.
Likewise, the size of their head is proportionate, and they possess chiselled cheekbones. They have medium-sized ears but large, deep-set eyes with a slight almond shaping. They have a very distinctive browline above the eyes, which creates an alert hunting gaze.
Uniquely, American Bobtails can be short or long-haired. Short-haired Bobtails will have a double coat with a dense outer layer and a soft, downy undercoat. Long haired Bobtails have a bushy ruff around the neck and long hair on their upper hind legs, belly, and tail, giving them a fluffy yet shaggy appearance.
Unlike some other cat breeds, you can find American Bobtails in a wide selection of colours. They can also be a mix of colours. Therefore, it’s true that no two American Bobtails are the same.
What makes the American Bobtail so well-loved amongst families is how people-oriented they are. They are confident around unfamiliar people, adapt quickly to new environments, and develop a Golden Retriever-like loyalty to their owners.
American Bobtails are not the type of cat to hide under the sofa, nor will they seek out an empty room. Instead, they want to be close to their owners at all times. They will sit on your lap then immediately follow you when you get up and walk around. They are just as loving towards anyone who visits the home. In fact, every guest will fall in love with your American Bobtail, as their friendly welcome is hard for even a non-cat-lover to resist.
As well as making a devoted companion, American Bobtails are extremely smart. They have excellent hunting skills and love to show off their talents to their owners. In addition, they love to play, and because they are so clever, you can introduce them to various puzzle games and teach them tricks. What’s more, many American Bobtails can learn to play fetch, which they will continue for hours on end!
American Bobtails are not one of the most vocal cat breeds, but you’ll still hear a fair amount from them. They like to communicate with their owners through meows, chirps, purrs, and many other sounds. While some cats tend to meow when they are hungry or bored, your American Bobtail will likely just be talking to you because they feel like having a chat.
Having such a well-rounded personality, American Bobtails generally do well in most homes. However, as they love to be around people, they thrive in bigger households, such as families with multiple children. Plus, the presence of young, energetic kids will appeal to their playful side and keep them well-stimulated.
American Bobtails also prefer to have their humans home most of the time. Therefore, they can make great companions for homemakers and people who work from home. Finally, as they are so adaptable, an American Bobtail is a brilliant choice if you are someone whose lifestyle changes frequently. Moreover, if you plan to add more pets or children to your family, your Bobtail will take it all in its stride.
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