Japanese Bobtail

Description / History     

A cat with a raised paw beckons from the doorway. The cat is ceramic and the traditional Japanese symbol of good luck. They are modeled after the famous and favored bobtailed cats of Japan. 

Japanese Bobtails are strong and healthy cats. They usually have litters of three to four kittens that are extremely large for newborns. Compared to other breeds, they are active earlier, walk earlier and start getting into trouble earlier. This breed has a low kitten mortality rate and high disease resistance. Kittens are never born tailless, nor are they born with full tails. They are active, intelligent, talkative cats. Their soft voices are capable of nearly a whole scale of tones; some people say they sing. Since they adore human companionship they almost always speak when spoken to. 

They like to carry things in their mouths, and most enjoy a good game of fetch. Masters of the pounce, these cats love to ride on shoulders. They are good travelers. They don’t panic at shows or strange hotel rooms, they adjust to dogs and other animals, and are especially good with children. 

Weight: 7-9 lbs.

Eyes: The Japanese Bobtail eyes are large and set far apart.  The color should be appropriate to the coat color.

Coat: Shorthair: medium length, soft and silky, without noticeable undercoat. Longhair: medium-long to long, soft and silky without noticeable undercoat; frontal ruff and ear and toe tufts desirable; coat lies to accent lines of body.

Associations: The Japanese Bobtail is recognized by all North American registries and by FIFe.

Cat toys for the Japanese Bobtail:

• Play Balls for Cats by Toy Shoppe 

• Furry Mice -These are the ones that no cat can resist! 

• Paws 'n More Busy Cat Play Mat -Tons of fun for curious kitties! This play mat has lots of activities sure to keep your cat entertained for hours! 

• Fancy Kitty Toys -Pull the tongue or tail of these colorful critters and they'll shake and shiver to arouse your cat's interest Can be filled with catnip (not included) for extra fun!

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