Japanese Bobtail
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Origin
Japan
Height
10"-14"
Adult Weight
6-10 pounds
Life Span
9-13+ years
TEMPERAMENT
Playful, charming, intelligent, outgoing
OTHER NAMES
Singing Cat
Group
Medium-sized shorthair and longhair
Price
$800-$2,000
Personality and Temperament
Care
- NUTRITION
- GROOMING
- EXERCISE
- HEALTH
Characteristics
History
The Breed Standard
Body
The Japanese Bobtail is small to medium size, with straight lines, and a clean, well-muscled appearance. The torso is long and lean, and the overall impression is that of balance. Males are generally larger than females.
Head
The head forms a nearly perfect equilateral triangle shape with gently curved lines, high cheekbones, a long nose, and a noticeable whisker break. Males will exhibit jowls.
Eyes
The Japanese Bobtail cat's eyes are large, wide, and alert, with an oval shape. All eye colors are acceptable, and odd-eyed cats (are seen as desirable.
Ears
The ears are large and expressive. They are set upright, wide apart, and at right angles to the head.
Legs & Paws
The legs are long and slender, with an athletic appearance. The hind legs are noticeably longer than the forelegs, with deep angles at the joints that inshore the cat's back appears nearly level when standing. The feet are oval-shaped.
Tail
The Japanese Bobtail cat's tail is unique, with one or more curves, kinks, or angles present. The tail may be rigid or flexible, and in harmony with the rest of the cat. The tail has a fluffy appearance, similar to a pom-pom.
Coat
The coat may be short or long, always soft and silky, without an undercoat. Longhair Japanese Bobtail cats display a frontal ruff, breeches, ear tufts, and tufts of hair between the toes.
Color
All colors and patterns are acceptable. Nose leather and paw pad colors complement the coat color.