American Bobtail

• Standard of the CFA
• Standard TICA
• Not recognized in the WCF
• Not recognized at the GCCF
• Not recognized in the WACC

The American Bobtail is a relatively new and unknown cat breed that originated in the late 1960s. It is because of its short tail ( ' Bobtail ' ) remarkably, has only one-third to one-half the length of a normal cat 's tail. This is the result of a genetic mutation that affects the development of the tail, similar to the Manx cat. The cat is not related to the Japanese Bobtail despite the similar name and similar type. Breeding programs are completely independent and the gene that causes the mutation is different in the two breeds. The American Bobtail gene is dominant, recessive in the Japanese Bobtail.

The American Bobtail is a very stocky breed, which is available both in short hair as well as long hair. Their coat is shaggy rather than dense and fluffy. Each fur and eye color is allowed, but the focus at the exhibition animals is "wild" tabby patterns.

History

The legend reports that Bobtails are the result of crossing a domestic cat with a Bobcat. The short-tailed Yodie who had a tiger drawing, was mated with a seal point Siamese cat and so founded the original breeding line of Bobtails. Most of the early breeding lines have disappeared. Although this is genetically possible, it is unlikely, mainly because male hybrid between lynx and domestic cats are most likely sterile. In fact, the unusual tail is the result of a spontaneous mutation within the population of domestic cats or is derived from the dominant Manx gene.

The original appearance of this cat breed was changed so that a new and improved breed was bred, which allows all colors and hair lengths. Short hair has come to originally allowed long hair to do so. These new short hair lines representing a gentler cat with the recent wild external attributes could have originated in Florida. The outcrossing with domestic cats is still allowed as long as the currently small gene pool so that is kept healthy. Manx and Japanese Bobtails are not used.

The breed was recognized by TICA in 1989. In the CFA, TICA and ACFA of the breed can compete at shows for titles.

Character

On the activity scale of 1 ( calm, serene ) to 10 ( overactive ), the Bobtail reached 7 to 8 Breeders claim that Bobtails are the playful, friendly, active and very intelligent. American Bobtails have dog -like behavior, like to get things thrown back and greet their owners at the door. They are very tolerant of small children, they are allowed to carry around like a sack of potatoes. They are known that they can escape from closed rooms and cages as Harry Houdini.

Physical characteristics

Development - Bobtails require two to three years to develop, slower than many domestic cat breeds.

General - An ideal, naturally occurring, efficient, short-tailed cat

Body - Medium and strong; stocky; substantial rectangular attitude; solid bone; Chest strong and broad; Hips vigorously, almost as broad as the chest; the hind legs are longer than front legs, round paws may have tufts of hair between the toes.

Head - Wide wedge without flat planes; Size in proportion to the body; concave from the nose to the forehead, the forehead may be increased; broad muzzle with no pinch; prominent whisker pads; slightly curved broad nose; complete, strong teeth.

Ears - Medium in size, set wide apart; same height and laterally placed; with round tips, preferably with tufts.

Eyes - Fast almond-shaped; Size in proportion to the head; slightly inclined towards the ears; medium wide apart; Color blends with the coat color.

Tail - the end is visible higher than the back, but not beyond the hock when the animal is at rest; straight or curved, light waves or knots are allowed.

Health

Animals with bad hips or Rumpies ( tailless Bobtails with a shortened spine ) should be excluded from breeding because they generally bring increased health problems.

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