Japanese Bobtail Quick Guide August 24, 2012May 25, 2012 by Michael Broad Share on X (Twitter) Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on Email Share on RedditPopularity28th out of 65 Photo: ©Helmi FlickPlace of originJapanDate of origin1,000 to 2,000 years ago from 2010.Ancestryhousehold cat, feral catWeight2.5-4.3 kg (6-9.48 lb)TemperamentAlert, active and high energyBody typeForeignRegistrationCFA, TICA, FiFéColours & Types (CFA)Self (solid) – white, black, red, blue, cream, solid & white, tricolor (mi-ke) – wide range inc. smoke, bicolor, tabby & white, tortoiseshell, tortoiseshell & white, smoke, tabby colours (all patterns)Outcross breedsNoneNoteOne of the longest histories for a domestic cat mark this cat out together with its most memorable appearance