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American Bobtail
- Animal
- Cat
- Origin
- United States
About the American Bobtail
The American Bobtail is a domestic cat breed developed in the United States in the late 1960s. Its most recognizable feature is a short, bobbed tail, about one-third to one-half the length of a typical cat’s tail. The tail shape results from a genetic mutation affecting tail development. Despite its similar name and appearance, the American Bobtail is not related to the Japanese Bobtail, Kurilian Bobtail or Cymric; their breeding programs are unrelated. The mutation behind the American Bobtail’s short tail is dominant, while the Japanese Bobtail’s is recessive. These facts describe the breed’s origin and defining tail trait. The entry does not provide information about temperament, health or care needs.
What stands out
- Developed in the United States.
- Bobbed tail is a defining feature.
- Distinct from Japanese, Kurilian and Cymric cats.
Worth knowing
- No temperament or care details are listed.
Who it suits
It may interest people learning about domestic cat breeds, particularly those curious about the American Bobtail’s short tail and distinction from similarly named breeds.
In short
American Bobtail is a United States-origin cat breed recognized by its short tail. The listed facts distinguish it from similarly named short-tailed breeds but do not cover care or temperament.
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- American Bobtail — torbakhopper · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- American burmese — Валерий Синицын · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Curl — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Wirehair — Heikki Siltala · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Bengal cat — Lightburst · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Bombay — Bombaykatze · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Exotic Shorthair — Dmitry Brant · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Highlander cat — TAnthony · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Himalayan — Cindy See · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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