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ARCHIVE / JAPANESE-BOBTAIL

Japanese Bobtail

ORIGIN & HISTORY

Bred in Japanese imperial palaces over a thousand years ago. Unlike long tails which were once feared, the bobtail was seen as a symbol of luck, featuring prominently in Japanese art and folklore.

IDEAL FOR

  • + Owners who want an interactive cat for communication and brain games
  • + Fans of Japanese culture and the legend of the 'Lucky Cat'
  • + Active households with children or multiple pets
WEIGHT
2.5 - 5KG
LIFESPAN
12 - 16YEARS

THINK TWICE IF

  • - Owners looking for a quiet, low-energy lap cat
  • - People living in thin-walled apartments or those sensitive to vocal cats
  • - Those who might perceive the bobbed tail as a defect rather than a trait

MORPHOLOGY STUDY

Japanese Bobtail cat frontal morphology study
01 / Frontal Face
Japanese Bobtail cat 90-degree profile
90° PROFILE
Japanese Bobtail cat full body lateral line
LATERAL LINE
Japanese Bobtail cat eye macro focus
EYE MASTER
HEALTH RISK ADVISORY
Tail spinal issues
Severity: Low
Dental issues
Severity: Moderate
Variant study
VARIANT STUDY

The Japanese Bobtail is a breed of domestic cat with an unusual bobtail more closely resembling the tail of a rabbit.

CARE INDEX

GROOMING
SHEDDING
ACTIVITY

ECONOMICS & ORIGIN

PRICE RANGE
$1,500 - $3,500 (Cattery standard)
ORIGIN & BIOLOGY
Japan / semi-foreign

SOCIAL COMPATIBILITY

KIDS
OTHER CATS
DOGS
STRANGERS

RECOMMENDED CARE ITEMS

Soft Fetch Balls
Perfect for satisfying their instinctive love for fetching and interactive play
Interactive Puzzle Feeder
Turns mealtime into a mental challenge to engage their high intelligence

IDENTIFICATION TIP

"Unlike the Manx, they have a short 5-7cm 'pom-pom' tail rather than being completely tailless."

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Q. Is their tail docked?

A. No, it's a natural genetic mutation. They are born with their short, bobbed tails without any surgical intervention.

Q. Is this the real 'Maneki-neko'?

A. Yes, the traditional lucky cat figurine is modeled after the Mi-Ke (calico) variant of the Japanese Bobtail.

OFFICIAL RECOGNITION

CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association)
Championship
TICA (The International Cat Association)
Championship Breed

REFERENCES & SOURCES

CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association)
CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD
CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD →
TICA (The International Cat Association)
TICA (The International Cat Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD
TICA (The International Cat Association) VIEW OFFICIAL STANDARD →

* This guide describes general breed characteristics. For medical decisions, always consult a professional veterinarian.