June 03, 2010

American Bobtail

History 



American Bobtail cat is one race that evolved through natural selection. Although forest cats bobtail (short tail) has existed in America since the first, a new breeding program began to develop around the late '60s.
The main characteristic of this race is thick and short tail, about one third of normal long-tailed cat. As well as the Manx cat, short tail shape is the result of genetic mutation.
A young couple and a family named Sanders found a male bobtail kitten Tabby brown colored, in the area of Indian cultural heritage located in the southern part of Arizona. It is estimated that the kitten is from a wild Bobcat cat who married the local cat. The young couple was wed male cat with a normal-tailed female cat. Then the kittens was born with a short tail (bobtail). From children bobtail cat american race is formed.

American and Japanese bobtail bobtail completely unrelated. Although the name and form of cat-like, the cats are involved in breeding programs both races is not the slightest touch
Although he has known for a long time, Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recently acknowledged this race in February 2000.

Characteristic American Bobtail is a medium-large sized cat with a muscular physique, much like wild cats Bobcat contained in the forests of America. Like the Norwegian Forest Cat cat, cat american bobtail including puberty at the age of 2-3 years.
Body long, densely filled, and semi-cobby. Pertulangan sturdy and large with wide and dense breasts. Hind legs longer and larger than the front legs. Male cats can weigh 7.5 kg.
Head shaped like a broad triangle with the wide and powerful jaws. Wide nose with a slightly concave area between the forehead and nose. Ear-sized, wide at the base and there is a longer hair diujungnya. Almond-shaped eyes with eye color varies with coat color.
Temperament American Bobcat including an active cat and very playful. Besides easy to make friends with humans, including cat Bobcat intelligent and expert escape from the cage or room or closed. They are very easy to adapt with the environment, no matter quiet or noisy environment. One characteristic of this race is similar to the dog's nature. They really like being around the owners and seek attention of the owner.
American bobtail be familiarized invited the streets using a small chain / rope. Once they get used to it regularly invited to ask for a walk.

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