If you like a friendly cat and not mind that the breed you chose is a bit of an old cat all over the world. Since it has been around since the ’60s, then it is advisable to get an American Bobtail.
The American Bobtail is one of the three racing class of the Air Supply Fan Association; Here cat breeds are placed until they are able to remain positive to your standards. This cat breed is a light weight compared to many other breeds, a weight of seven to fifteen pounds.
American Bobtail has received its name because of its extremely short tail. Although no one is quite sure of how the race took place, Cat fans suspect that the American Bobcat, the Manx and the Japanese Bobtail races are all American Bobtail ancestors. However, while the tail may be completely Manx less and are still able to compete in the ring. American bobtail must have a queue. The tail should be short enough to stop before reaching the hocks cat.
Appearance of American Bobtail
American Bobtail cats are wild in appearance with their shaggy coats and distinctive bushy bobtails. They are medium to large in size. They have an athletic body and broad head. There are long and short hair varieties of the American Bobtail cat and their coats can come in any color. Even the short haired variety of American Bobtails have a fairly shaggy coat. So any Bobtail will need frequent grooming to keep their coat in a good condition.
Temperament
They are friendly, inquisitive cats. They make great cats for children. American Bobtail cats are generally very outgoing and due to their sociable nature they might be better housed with another cat for companionship. They can even be housed with other pets such as dogs. They are happy to be handled and loved to be played with in a similar manner to dogs.
Exercise needs
American Bobtail cats are very active. They can jump and climb with relative ease due to their muscular body type. That is why they need lots of room to be exercise freely. An outdoor space is ideal for American Bobtail Cats.
Feeding
These cats can be fed any normal cat food. Some owners like to mimic their natural diet of raw meat, Although this is not essential. American Bobtail Cat may have quite a large appetite due to their active personalities. They must have a supply of fresh water.
Housing and bedding needs
Your cat will need a cat bed as a sleeping area. They also need lots of space for exercise and play, as well as toys and objects to keep them entertained. Make sure your house is cat proof as they are notorious escape artists. They also need a litter tray that is cleaned out regularly.
Health
These cats suffer from common health issues in most cats such as fleas and ticks, feline leukaemia, feline immunodeficiency virus and cat scratch fever.
Life Expectancy
15+ Years
