There are two purebred domestic cats that look like a bobcat: American bobtail and Pixie-bob. In addition to these two purebred cats which are designed through selective breeding to have a domesticated but slightly similar appearance to the American bobcat, … Continue reading →
The topic of bobcat x domestic cat hybrids is somewhat complicated. Because of the interest in wild cat hybrids, there was a time in the late 1900s when there was a bit of a rush to turn out new wild … Continue reading →
It so happens that this polyfooted mackerel tabby cat is a Pixie-bob, er.. or an American Bobtail! Is this a mackerel tabby coat or a spotted tabby coat? Lying down the coat is striped. Standing up the coat is spotted. … Continue reading →
The American bobtail is a brawny, hearty and wild-looking cat. The head is strong. The coat appears slightly shaggy reinforcing the natural, wild appearance. This cat can be quite large at around 15 pounds. They have a friendly temperament. There … Continue reading →
This is a part of the Pictures of cats.org website where I like to present photographs in large format. That means they can’t go on the main site as it is too small. Here are some of the best pictures by … Continue reading →
Longhaired American Bobtail – photo copyright Helmi Flick Tailless cats are in the ascendency. When once there was the Japanese Bobtail there is now the Kurilian Bobtail as well (is this breed linked to the Japanese Bobtail). The American Bobtail was … Continue reading →
American Bobtail Breeders sources and selected catteries are listed. There are few. The intention is to reduce a visitor’s workload in concentrating the search results. Google search results produce three kinds of source of breeders: Listings in breeders listing websites, club … Continue reading →
