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  American Bobtail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The American Bobtail is a relatively new and uncommon breed of cat most notable for its stubby "bobbed" tail about half the length of a normal cat's tail.
American bobtails are a very sturdy breed, with both short or longhaired coats.
According to legend, bobtails are the result of a crossbreeding between a domestic tabby cat and a bobcat.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_bobtail_cat   (203 words)

  
 Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: American Bobtail
The American Bobtail is a medium-to-large, naturally occurring, bobtailed cat; a noticeably athletic animal, well muscled, with the appearance of power.
The American Bobtail is noted for its wild look, with an exceptional disposition and adaptability.
American Bobtails are a loving, kind and incredibly intelligent cats.
www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/american-bobtail.html   (918 words)

  
 Why the American Bobtail is not a Pixie-Bob
American Bobtails skulls are flat or rather straight across from ear to ear.
American Bobtails tail must not past the hock in length when the hind leg is extended to be considered a show quality legal tail.
The American Bobtail standard does say "Minimum one inch of bone but not to exceed the hock in length" and should be judged as such.
www.attitudeacres1.homestead.com /Differences.html   (1227 words)

  
 Bobtail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bobtail refers originally to an animal—usually a horse, dog, or cat—whose tail is cut short or is naturally short, and has since come to be applied to other objects whose tail or back end is shorter than normal.
Poker jargon: a bobtail straight is an open-ended straight (see also Non-standard poker hand, List of slang names for poker hands)
Bobtail truck is an informal term for a trailer-less tractor truck
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bobtail   (187 words)

  
 Breed Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The American Bobtail is noted for its wild appearance, with an exceptional disposition and adaptability.
American Bobtails bond with their family, like Golden Retriever dogs, which they resemble in personality and devotion.
The American Bobtail gene is a dominant gene.
www.angelfire.com /country/americanbobtails/breed_history.htm   (452 words)

  
 Choosing an American Bobtail - PetPlace.com
According to the Cat Fanciers’ Association breed registration totals, 215 American bobtails were registered in 2000 (the first year they were accepted for CFA registration).
The bobtail is a medium to large muscular and athletic cat with a moderately long and substantial body.
Still, owners say that in general American bobtails are playful and energetic, and possess an uncanny talent for Houdini-type escapes from closed rooms, evidence of their high intelligence.
www.petplace.com /cats/choosing-an-american-bobtail/page1.aspx   (1164 words)

  
 American Bobtails   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Many American Bobtails are able to open doors by standing on their back legs and turning the doorknob with their paws.
The American Bobtail was first accepted as a Miscellaneous breed in CFA in February of 2000.
The breeders of the American Bobtail expect to be in phase two of the Championship process, the Provisional breed status, by February of 2005, with Championship status in sight soon after.
www.friemothfamilycats.com /american_bobtails.htm   (865 words)

  
 American Bobtail Cat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The "wild" patterns, like the spotted and mackerel tabbies, especially in brown or silver, tend to be favored at the shows.
Bobtails' coat lengths vary from medium, semi-dense, and short (shorthair) to semi-longhair and shaggy (longhair).
Overall Appearance - American Bobtails are a medium to large, bobtailed cat.
www.geocities.com /pndtpa/breeds/AmericanBobtail.htm   (143 words)

  
 CentralPets.com - American Bobtail Page (Printer Friendly Version)
American Bobtail's are known for their easy-going and adaptable temperament, but they are best recognized for their wild leopard spotted coat and stumpy tail.
American Bobtails are medium to large sized cats with a shaggy coat that is either long or medium length, with a dense undercoat.
Because the available American Bobtails are usually at least three generations removed from the feral bobcat, don't expect their appearance or nature to be that of a miniature bobcat.
centralpets.com /php/PrintFriendly.php?AnimalNumber=109   (612 words)

  
 American Shorthair Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Today the American Shorthair is representative of the spirit of the pioneers; a strong breed developed through decades of natural progression.
The Ancestors of the American Shorthair are thought to be the first domestic felines brought to the Americas by the early settlers.
In order to keep its natural gene pool, the American Shorthair was allowed for years to breed to cats of unknown pedigree, developing according to the whims of nature, aided only slightly by mankind.
www.thepetprofessor.com /breed_profiles/cats/american_shorthair.aspx   (482 words)

  
 The AMERICAN BOBTAIL, by Attitude Acres
The American Bobtail is a large, powerfully built, natural occurring breed of bobtailed cat.
American Bobtails are a breed that has occurred all on it's own with no interference from man, no hybridizing of two known breeds of domestic cat, nor is the breed an isolated mutation.
The American Bobtail displays the look of an rugged, hearty, athletic animal, well muscled and solid with the feral appearance of power, yet the temperament is that of a calm, intelligent and completely manageable cat.
www.attitudeacres1.homestead.com   (407 words)

  
 American Bobtail Cat Breed Information Guide - American Bobtail Cats
If you are considering adding a American Bobtail kitten or adult cat to your family, American Bobtail Cat and Kitten Central offers plenty of information to assist you in making an educated decision in the choice of the purrfect cat or kitten.
American Bobtail Cat and Kitten Central offers a concise American Bobtail Cat Breed Profile with photos of the breed, a Directory of Responsible American Bobtail Kitten Breeders, a American Bobtail Kitten Classified Ads page, American Bobtail Clubs and Rescue, American Bobtail cat breed information, Cat Breed books, American Bobtail cat and kitten names and more.
American Bobtails are slow to mature, retaining a kittenish appearance and joie de vivre for at least the first three years of life.
www.cats-central.com /cat-breeds/american-bobtail-cat-breed-guide.html   (1040 words)

  
 American Bobtail Synopsis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The American Bobtail is of above average intelligence as they were developed by Mother Nature to survive feral environments.
American Bobtails are a medium to large cat with a substantial rectangular body and should resemble a wild bobtailed cat.
The American Bobtail is fearless, yet not aggressive, and is excellent around other pets, and dogs, and small children.
www.acfacats.com /american_bobtail_synopsis.htm   (472 words)

  
 American Bobtail, Dog Breed Information Center®, American Bobtails, Cat, Cats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Originating in the United States, the American Bobtail is said to be the result of an accidental combination of the domestic shorthaired and a Bobcat.
Tracked back to a random-bred bobtailed tabby kitten that was adopted from an American Indian reservation in Arizona by John and Brenda Sanders of Iowa.
The American Bobtail was recognized by the TICA in 1989.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /catamericanbobtail.htm   (173 words)

  
 American Bobtail
Around 1964, an American couple named Sanders was vacationing near an Indian reservation in Arizona when they noticed a wild-looking kitten with a short, upright tail.
The Bobtail's distinguishing feature, its short tail, was the result of a mutation caused by a dominant gene.
The semi-longhair American Bobtail, the longhaired version of the American Bobtail, has the same characteristics as its cousin.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/cats/American_Bobtail.htm   (129 words)

  
 rec.pets.cats: Japanese Bobtails Breed-FAQ
=20 The essential Japanese Bobtail is an active cat, medium to small in size (6-9 pounds), with a characteristic short pom-pom tail, who combines the reflexes and intelligence of a breed which has survived by its wits for centuries, with the elegance and grace so prized by the culture in which it evolved.
Many Japanese Bobtails with a lot of white are either blue-eyed or odd-eyed (one blue and one gold eye); this is a flashy and popular color, and such kittens are generally more expensive.
The bones in the tail are generally fused (although most Bobtails can wiggle their tails at the base, and some have tails that are jointed in one or two places), so it should be handled gently.
www.faqs.org /faqs/cats-faq/breeds/JBT   (1744 words)

  
 You're Visiting The Best American Bobtail Breed Web Site. | You're Visiting The Best American Bobtail Breed Web Site.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
American Bobtails are of above average intelligence as they were developed by Mother Nature to survive feral environments.
The American Bobtail is a medium to large, naturally occurring, bobtailed cat.
The unique American Bobtail coat comes in both a medium semi-dense shorthair and a medium length longhair that is all weather, resilient and resistant to water.
www.americanbobtail.org   (822 words)

  
 Lisa - American Bobtail Mix - October 20, 2000
I believe that she is an American Bobtail mix.
She is gray and white and has a bobtail that hangs to her left.
Yet after she has been a rascal for the day, and eaten her dessert, (a sprinkle of fish food) she is ready to curl up and snuggle.
www.catoftheday.com /archive/2000/October/20.html   (113 words)

  
 American Bobtail Breeders
The foundation stock for the American Bobtail cat is not a product of intentional breeding of any recognized cat and these afore mentioned cats will not be recognized as American Bobtail outcrosses.
The next, and equally important factors for all American Bobtail breeders, should be the conscious breeding for an amenable, and healthy cat.
These cats should be registered as American Bobtail foundation stock, for the eventual advancement of the line to three generation status needed to become a championship cat.
users.sedona.net /babybobs/american_bobtail.html   (957 words)

  
 Whitetail Run Bobtail Cats
American BobtailOne of our American Bobtails we have chosen to give a little more information about.
Years, and hundreds of show-ring ribbons later, Carlas is one of the most respected American Bobtail breeders in the country.
She led the effort to establish an American Bobtail breed standard, and in 2002, the American Bobtail was officially accepted for championship competition by The International Cat Association (TICA).
www.whitetailrun.com   (504 words)

  
 Breed Detail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Recently, new Bobtail breeds have been discovered around the world, but the American Bobtail was the first of this breed to be recognized.
The exact origins of the American Bobtail are unknown.
The American Bobtail is in general a healthy, strong breed; no specific heritable medical conditions are of note.
www.catfocused.com /choosing-a-cat/breed-detail.php?catID=2   (160 words)

  
 American Bobtail Profile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The American Bobtail is a medium to large cat, some of them being very large boned, and heavily muscled.
The American Bobtail club has always forbidden the use of any wild blooded cat, including the Bengal, in a proper American Bobtail breeding program.
The American bobtails are a very social cat.They are not scardey cats they are very social members of your family.You can teach them to fetch, they come when called,and you will probably catch them playing with your dog.They have dog like personalities,but are easier to care for than owning a dog.
www.catteryrow.com /bobtailprofile.html   (388 words)

  
 American Bobtail : Breed Briefs : Cat Facts
Bobtail Coloring - A large variety of colors are accepted.
Personality - American Bobtails are domesticated and loving, and make pleasant family pets.
Interesting Breed Fact - Bobtails were brought to North America with the first European settlers.
www.catsplay.com /thedailycat/2004-05-17/facts_briefs/brief_amerbobtail/brief_amerbobtail.html   (163 words)

  
 Whitetail Run American Bobtail Cats
he American Bobtail is a domestic cat, but it is special, partly because of its exotic appearance and partly because of its unique personality.
s a recognized breed, the American Bobtail traces its roots to a male bobtail tabby kitten found in the late 1960's on an Arizona Indian Reservation.
The resulting offspring were born with short tails and other unique traits which are now hallmarks of the American Bobtail breed.
www.whitetailrun.com /Ambobs   (180 words)

  
 american bobtail forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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 CFA Breed Standard: American Bobtail
The American Bobtail is eligible to be shown in the Provisional Class.
General Description: the American Bobtail is a medium to large, naturally occurring, bobtailed cat.
It possesses a unique natural hunting gaze that combines with the breed’s body type and natural bobtail to give the American Bobtail a distinctive wild appearance.
www.cfainc.org /breeds/standards/american-bobtail.html   (702 words)

  
 American Bobtail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
American Bobtail was developed in the USA in 1960s.
This is a stocky, long-haired cat with an abbreviated tail.
It should not be confused with the wild species, the American Bobcat (Lynx rufus).
www.gorki.net /breeds/AmBob.html   (111 words)

  
 IvoryroseCattery
The American Bobtail is a strong, heavy boned and muscular breed.
Unique in their wild, almost untamed appearance and yet with temperments that live for a lap to sleep and cuddle up in.
After owning an American Bobtail for a short time you will discover you have given your heart away.
www.ivoryrosecattery.homestead.com   (205 words)

  
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   The American Bobtail has been in existance for many years and is a purfect example of a breed developed by natural selection.
They are a medium to large cat with a long rectangular body, with the appearence of being stocky and well muscled.  The American Bobtail possesses a broad m modified wedge shaped head, with a distincitve brow above almost almond shaped eyes, which gives the cat a natural hunting gaze.
The American Bobtail with it's rolling gate and combined features should give the appearence of a bobtailed wildcat, even though there is no wild heritage in their backgrounds.
nitesongscattery.homestead.com   (264 words)

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