Long-haired form (above); standard coated shorthair (below).
Origin
United States
Breed standards
CFA
standard
TICA
standard
ACFA/CAA
standards: LH, SH
Domestic cat (Felis catus)
The American Bobtail is an uncommon breed of domestic cat which was developed in the late 1960s.[1] It is most notable for its stubby "bobbed" tail about one-third to one-half the length of a normal cat's tail. This is the result of a cat body type genetic mutation affecting the tail development, similar to that of a Manx cat.[1] The breed is not related to other short-tailed breeds, such as the Cymric cat, or the Japanese Bobtail or Kurilian Bobtail, despite the similar name and physical type—the breeding programs are entirely unrelated, and the genetic mutation causing the bobbed tail are known to be different, as the mutation causing the American Bobtail's short tail is dominant; comparatively, the Japanese Bobtail, for example, has a tail mutation that is recessive.[2]
American Bobtails are a very sturdy breed, with both short- and long-haired coats. Their coat is shaggy rather than dense or fluffy. They can have any color of eyes and coat, with a strong emphasis on the "wild" tabby appearance in show animals.[1]
^ abc"Cat Breed Profile: American Bobtail". Animal.Discovery.com. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on October 5, 2006. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
^"Comparison: Japanese Bobtail, Manx and American Bobtail". Fanciers: Japanese Bobtail FAQ. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
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