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The Rare Japanese Bobtail...the Perfect Match For You? Although the Japanese Bobtail is a breed that goes back several centuries, this breed is still incredibly rare. If you are fortunate enough to find one of these beautiful cats, you will have a wonderful pet.
To make breeding these cats even more difficult, two related longhairs are not bred together unless there is no other choice. This is because the Bobtail is a very healthy breed. Too much inbreeding can lead to the development of some dangerous genetic disorders. This small cat breed weighs in at a very light six to nine pounds. However small the Bobtail may be, it is no weakling. These cats are actually very muscular. You can find Bobtails in a wide range of colors. They are found in tortoiseshell, tabby, and bicolor patterns, as well as solid colors. The Bobtail has two very distinctive traits. The first being the short, fluffy rounded tail that resembles a pompom. The second is its big round eyes that are often two different colors. Bobtail owners prize cats with mismatched eyes, usually valuing a cat with one blue and one gold eye more highly than a cat with two blue eyes. Whether the eyes match or not, they appear to be especially large in the Bobtail's neat, little triangular face. Luckily, big ears balance out the breed's face. Oddly enough, these cats have back legs that are longer than their front legs. However, since they hold their back legs in a slightly crouching position, the difference in length is often not all that noticeable. Still, the slight angle tends to give this cat a slightly wild and racy appearance. Speaking of racey, if you want a quiet, placid cat, then you should not consider the Japanese Bobtail. These cats are very vocal and energetic. Most cat lovers do not mind the Bobtail's talkative nature, since they realize that their cats are just conversing with them. These cats enjoy family life, although they are rarely available as pets. If you own a single cat from this breed, you should consider adding a second cat to the home, since the Bobtail loves the company of other cats. We all know that most cats love to play, and the Japanese Bobtail is at the top end of the "I want to play" spectrum. Be sure to give your cat plenty of toys, since the Bobtail breed needs a lot of playtime to keep her happy. If she doesn't have enough toys, your Bobtail may create her own toys from household items. This can be a bit frustrating, since sunglasses, key rings, and other items have a tendency to disappear! Since this breed is a longhair breed, you should be prepared to groom your Bobtail at least twice a week to avoid having her coat become matted. This can greatly reduce hairball issues as well. Some might recommend that you also bathe her once a month to cut down on dander. So, if you want a cat breed that is a rare treasure and a wonderful family pet, then the Japanese Bobtail may just be the right choice for you. Don't be surprised, however, if you can't find a Bobtail kitten.
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