Japanese Bobtail

History  

Japanese Bobtail cat is one race that is formed naturally. As the name implies, race cat with short tail (bobtail) was originated from Japan. This cat race has existed for several centuries. The cats are much mentioned and described in various ancient documents which originated from Japan.
  Various stories, legends and myths associated with this race. One well-known manifestation of this race is "Maneki Neko". Described as a Japanese bobtail cat who was sitting with one front leg raised. Pose these cats are well known, is a symbol of "luck" and "welcome". Statue of a cat or a doll with these positions, even with hands that move as if waving commonly found in stores owned by China, made.
 

Bobtail cat ancestor, first brought to Japan from Southeast Asia, about 1000 years ago. Also mentioned the cats are used by farmers and makers of silk from Japan to keep them from their agricultural pests rats.
Interest that people of one race this cat as its own, began after World War II. Those Americans who lived in Japan many bobtail cats as their pets at home. 

Japanese bobtail cat pair of officially recorded in pengembangbiakkan program in 1968, is a white male cat named Richard and a female named Madame Butterfly three colors.
  In 1971, Japanese Bobtail received provisional status from the Association Cat Fanciers (CFA). New in 1976 could be competed in a cat show. This race also has long hair version (longhair). Japanese Bobtail longhair new version to get approval for Competition of the CFA in 1993.

Characteristic Japanese Bobtailadalah medium-sized cat, and muscular body. Characteristic of this race is a short tail like a bunny tail and face stiff corners and prominent cheekbones. Ears wide, oval-shaped eyes and straight nose.
 
Japanese bobtail cats different from the same Manx cats have no tails. Japanese bobtail tail can be curled or bent. Can be flexible but there are also rigid. Genetic factors affecting tail japanese bobtail different from those affecting the tail on the Manx.
Experts say bobtail gene is recessive. That is, bobtail can only be produced from mating two bobtail cat.

Temperament Japanese bobtail cats, including active and intelligent. This cat really likes being around the owner and adaptable with children or other animals.
This race also has long hair version (SEI longhair). Whether short or long hair has a smooth texture and does not require sweeping every day. This cat also has a color and pattern of different colors. That's quite common are the three colors (tri-color). This color is believed to be the color of luck.