American Bobtail possible spinal issues. Infographic.

American Bobtail possible spinal problems. Infographic. Featured image.

The American Bobtail is arguably not a mainstream cat breed but to the breed’s credit it is considered to be fairly healthy in terms of inherited genetic diseases. However, like all breeds, they can be prone to certain conditions. The most significant inherited health issue is the topic of discussion in the infographic below …

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Domestic cat that looks like a bobcat?

Pixie-bob cat

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, you might see a random bred cat with a tabby coat and a very …

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Longhaired American Bobtail – genes, appearance and Darwin!

American Bobtail Fergie

Longhaired American Bobtail – photo copyright Helmi Flick Tailless cats have gained in popularity but they do not occupy the top eschalots of the cat fancy. 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 the first …

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