American Bobtail
Origin
United States
Height
10"-14"
Adult Weight
7-18 pounds
Life Span
12-15 years
TEMPERAMENT
Lively, intelligent, personable, curious
OTHER NAMES
Golden Retriever of the cat world
Group
Medium-to-large sized shorthair and longhair
Price
$600 - $1,000
Personality and Temperament
Care
- NUTRITION
- GROOMING
- EXERCISE
- HEALTH
Characteristics
History
The Breed Standard
Body
The American Bobtail cat has a long, stocky body. The chest is full and broad, and the hip is substantial. This cat has a noticeably rectangular profile.
Head
The head is a broad wedge shape that is proportionate in size to the body. There are no flat plains, and a concave curve extends from the cat's nose to its brow. The muzzle is broad and the whisker pads are prominent. The jaws are full and strong.
Eyes
The eyes are nearly almond shaped and of a size that is proportionate to the head. The socket is deep, spacing is medium wide, and the aperture is angled to the base of the cat's ear. An American Bobtail cat's eye color corresponds with its coat color.
Ears
An American Bobtail cat has medium-sized ears with wide bases and rounded tips.
Legs & Paws
Similar to a bobcat's legs, the American Bobtail cat has longer hind legs and slightly shorter front legs. The feet are large with a distinctly rounded appearance. Many American Bobtail cats have tufts of fur between their toes.
Tail
The American Bobtail cat always has a short tail that is normally between one-third to half the length of the tail on an average cat. The American Bobtail cat's tail may not extend below the hock. The tail is normally straight, however curves, bumps, and slightly knotted shapes are permitted.
Coat
American Bobtail cats may have dense shorthair coats or medium long-haired coats.
Color
All colors and patterns are acceptable, but American Bobtail cats that exhibit coat colors and patterns that enhance the impression of wildness are preferred.