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American Bobtail - Breed Profile:
Origin: United States
Colors: Any
Size: Medium to large
Coat Type(s): Shorthair and longhair
Grooming: Weekly (shorthair); twice a week (longhair)
Talkativeness: Average
Activity Level: High
Attention Requirement: Average
Overall: Moderately obedient
Kind, playful, devoted and extremely intelligent cat.
The weight of males ranges from 12 to 16 pounds while females are 7 to 11 pounds.
Physical characteristic
The American Bobtail cat is a sturdy medium sized cat with a full and broad chest. It has a noticeable rectangular stance with its hind legs longer than the front legs. The paws are large and round and may have toe tufts. The head is broad and wedge shaped with almond shaped eyes. The head and its characteristics are overall very proportioned. The tail is generally straight but can also be slightly curved and is usually about 2 to 4 inches in length.This breed can take up to 3 years to mature fully.