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	Japanese Bobtail - Japanese Bobtail Cat - Japanese Bobtail Breeders
		Japanese Bobtail cat breed is a natural breed that originated in Japan.
		These cats were imported into Japan from southeast Asia over 1000 years ago.
		In 1971, the Japanese Bobtail was given provisional status in The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) and was accepted for championship competition in 1976.
	pets.iloveindia.com /cats/cat-breed/japanese-bobtail.html (263 words)

	Japanese Bobtail Breed Standard - Australian Cat Federation (Inc)
		The Japanese Bobtail should present the overall impression of a medium sized cat with clean lines and bone structure, well-muscled but straight and slender rather than massive in build.
		In the solid colour cat the coat colour should be of uniform density and colour from the tip to the root of each hair and from the nose of the cat to the tail.
		Delayed bobtail effect (i.e., the pom-pom being preceded by an inch or two of normal tail with close-lying hair rather than appearing to commence at the base of the spine).
	www.acf.asn.au /Standards/Japanese_Bobtail.htm (781 words)

	Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed Information
		The Japanese Bobtail is a breed of cat with an unusual 'bobbed' tail more closely resembling the tail of a rabbit than that of an ordinary feline.
		The bobtail is a small oriental cat native to Japan and Southeast Asia.
		Japanese bobtails may have almost any colour, but calico (called "Mi-ke", meaning "three-fur") or bi-colours are especially favoured by the Japanese.The Japanese Bobtail is a breed of domestic cat that originate in Japan, for many centuries; it is featured in many ancient prints and paintings.
	www.usapetstoday.com /Japanese_Bobtail.htm (525 words)

	Japanese Bobtail pedigree cat breed profile
		This cat is much cherished in its native land; many myths and legends as well as historical stories surround the breed.
		However real interest in developing the Japanese Bobtail as a pedigree breed did not begin until after World War II when American residents in Japan came across the Bobtailed cats as pets in Japanese households.
		The most commonly seen Japanese Bobtail pattern is the tri-color, or mi-ke (white with red and fl) good-luck pattern, but other colours and patterns are also accepted.
	www.catsinfo.com /japbobtail.html (682 words)

	Cat Fanciers: Japanese Bobtail: Cat Breed FAQ
		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 Japanese Bobtail is classified as a semi-foreign breed, which means that the body should be long, firmly muscular, with a narrow chest, but some depth to the flank (not tubular like the Siamese and Oriental Shorthair).
	www.fanciers.com /breed-faqs/japanese-bobtail-faq.html (1740 words)

	Bobcats - Sidepage to Japanese Buddhist and Shinto Deities Photo Dictionary
		They offered prayers for their cats' longevity and paid respect to the tenacity of a cat that had journeyed 222 miles to return to its owner from whom it had become separated during a trip to the country.
		Many Japanese pets have their own water beds and gold jewelry; a number of resorts offer special menus and sleeping facilities for dogs and cats; and five years ago a record company in Japan hired composer Hiro Sakamuchi to write music designed for cats' and dogs' listening enjoyment while their owners were off at work.
		A particularly fetching good-luck charm is the maneki-neko or "beckoning cat," a Japanese bobtail seated with one paw raised.
	www.onmarkproductions.com /html/bobcats.html (1690 words)

	Barb Belanger's Japanese Bobtail Cat Information Page
		Japanese Bobtails are distinguished by their short curled tails, a trait that is unique to the breed but differs on each individual.
		Incidentally, the gene responsible for the Bobtail is not related to the Manx gene.
		All colours are acceptable in the Japanese Bobtail Longhair except for ticked tabby and point-restricted markings.
	members.shaw.ca /jbobtails/jbtinfo.htm (1213 words)

	Japanese Bobtail CAT BREEDERS
		The bobbed tail was definitely common by the early seventeenth century, since tricolored cats with pom-pom tails have been portrayed in numerous Japanese woodcut prints and painted silkscreen paintings of that period.
		The Japanese revered these cats for their grace and beauty, and the cats were prized and kept in the temples and homes of the Imperial Japanese families for many years.
		At some point between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries, when the Japanese silk industry grew in importance and when mice threatened to destroy the silkworms and their cocoons from which the precious silk was harvested, the government decided that cats should be set free to protect the silk industry and the grain stores.
	www.breedersden.com /japanese_bobtail.htm (1154 words)

	Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed
		Domestic cats migrated from China to Korea 1,000 years ago and are considered to be the ancestors of the Japanese Bobtail cat.
		After the Second World War, the Japanese Bobtail cat was brought to the United States and other countries as well.
		Bobtails are strong and healthy cats that usually deliver 3 or 4 off-springs at a time.
	www.seefido.com /cats/html/japanese_bobtail_cat_.htm (185 words)

	Japanese Bobtail Cat - kitty-korner.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Cats are designed to use high levels of energy in relatively short bursts, and then rest to recuperate.
		Cats are opportunistic hunters and in metropolitan areas where rodent populations are kept under control, the most plentiful supply of prey is birds.
		When a cat is looking poorly or when you feel there is something not quite right, it usually means your cat is trying hard to move toxins out of her body.
	www.kitty-korner.com /Japanese-Bobtail-Cat.htm (1080 words)

	Japanese Bobtail Cats - Your guide to the Japanese Bobtail cat breed
		he Japanese bobtail grows to medium-size in stature with a long, lean body and there is little shedding.
		This cat comes in many color varieties but the most popular color is white with red and fl splotches (type is called 'Mike', pronounced mee-kay).
		This statue is called "Maneki-niko", or 'welcoming cats' and is depicted as a cat with one paw raised in a greeting.
	www.kittykondo.com /japanesebobtail.htm (227 words)

	Japanese Bobtail Kittens for Sale, Cat Breeders
		This cat has a pom-pom (bunny like) tail that distinguishes it from other breeds.
		The Japanese Bobtail comes in a variety of colors and no two tails are alike.
		The Japanese Bobtail is intelligent, active and friendly.
	www.pets4you.com /japbob.html (239 words)

	All About Cats-Rare Japanese Bobtail Cat
		Unfortunately, the longhair cat gene is not dominant, so few kittens are born with the long coats required by the breed standard.
		Bobtail owners prize cats with mismatched eyes, usually valuing a cat with one blue and one gold eye more highly than a cat with two blue eyes.
		Since this breed is a longhair breed, you should be prepared to groom your Bobtail at least twice a week to avoid having his coat become matted.
	www.about-cats.net /Rare_Japanese_Bobtail_Cat.html (555 words)

	Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed
		The Japanese Bobtail is a medium sized cat with short hair, long clean lines and bone structure.
		When the cat is standing relaxed, the torso is nearly level, rather than rising toward the rear.
		The Japanese Bobtail should present the overall impression of a medium-sized cat with long clean lines and bone structure.
	www.kitty-cat-kiosk.com /Japanese-Bobtail-Cat-Breed.php (421 words)

	Japanese Bobtail - Should You Buy A Japanese Bobtail Cat?
		Unfortunately, the longhair cat gene is not dominant, so few kittens are born with the long coats required by the breed standard.
		Bobtail owners prize cats with mismatched eyes, usually valuing a cat with one blue and one gold eye more highly than a cat with two blue eyes.
		A Japanese Bobtail is not a quiet, placid cat...
	www.hobbyandlifestyle.com /japanese-bobtail.html (529 words)

	List of cat breeds Article, Listcatbreeds Information (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A cat breed is an infrasubspecific rank for theclassification of domestic cats.
		A cat is considered to be of a certain cat breed if it is true breeding for the traits that define that breed.Only three percent of owned cats belong to a cat breed, and an even smaller percentage of those are suitable for showing.
		A breeding certificate proves that a cat belongs to a cat breed byshowing the cat's pedigree back to at least four generations.
	www.anoca.org /breed/cats/list_of_cat_breeds.html (164 words)

	Japanese Bobtail
		The Japanese Bobtail Cat has a coat that is either short or long that is silky and soft with no undercoat.
		The Japanese Bobtails history is said to date back to ancient prints and manuscripts that date back at least 2.000 years.
		The legend states that the cat was warming it self by the fire and got to close and set its tail on fire.
	www.terrific-cats.com /breeds/japanese-bobtail.asp (377 words)

	Japanese bobtail cat
		The Japanese Bobtail Cat has the same type tail, usually held in a pom-pom, have bright bold colours and are very affectionate.
		The bobtail is not related to the Manx cat.
		The tail may be flexible or rigid and should be of a size and shape that harmonizes with the rest of the cat.
	mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /fujiyamaakitas/page6.html (54 words)

	Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Japanese Bobtail
		The Japanese Bobtail breed has certainly existed in Japan for many centuries; it is featured in many ancient prints and paintings.
		In 1993 the longhair Japanese Bobtail was accepted by CFA for championship competition.
		The Japanese Bobtail is a natural breed and does indeed come from Japan; all CFA registered cats can be traced back to the original imports.
	www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/japanese.html (883 words)

	Japanese Bobtail Cats Information Japanese Bobtail Cat Kitten Central Japanese Bobtail Cats
		If you are considering adding a Japanese Bobtail kitten or adult Japanese Bobtail cat to your family, Japanese Bobtail Cat and Kitten Central offers plenty of information to assist you in making an educated decision in the choice of the purrfect Japanese Bobtail cat or kitten.
		These long, lanky cats have very sleek and powerful legs that make them very adept at running and leaping (look out, nick nacks!) Very intelligent and affectionate, the Japanese Bobtail has a distinctive oriental look that is given by high cheekbones and slightly almond-shaped eyes.
		Japanese Bobtail Embroidery on a Beefy Contrast Raglan Hoodie in Green with Pine
	www.kitten-central.com /japanese-bobtail-cat-breed-guide.html (1268 words)

	The Mythology of Cats
		The Japanese have treasured cats in art since the earliest oftimes, yet perhaps one of the greatest masters of cat art was the nineteenth century painter Hokusai.
		This cat was using a psychic force on the rat, but the rat would have none of it; walking through the electric glare of the cat's stare, it summarily threw the cat to the floor.
		This cat was a shadow-fighter and the style she employed was so nonchalant that whoever opposed her sensed that she was already defeated.
	www.petsforum.com /cis-cats/cpub02d.htm (2272 words)

	Japanese Bobtail cats breeders profiles information uk
		The Japanese Bobtail is a cat of medium size with elegant lines and well-developed musculature.
		The Japanese Bobtail has no specific health problems and is capable of living a long and active life.
		When the cat is relaxed and natural the tail looks like that of a rabbit but it can be unfurled to a length of about four or five inches.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Japanese_Bobtail.htm (663 words)

	MariCho Cattery (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 1602, Japanese authorities decreed that all cats should be set free to cope with vermin threatening the silk worms.
		Buying or selling cats was forbidden, and from that time forward, bobtailed cats lived on farms and in the streets.
		Japanese Bobtails were granted Provisional Breed status in 1971, and achieved Championship status in CFA in 1976.
	www.maricho.com /index.html (988 words)

	Japanese Bobtail
		The Japanese bobtail cat is ceramic, a traditional Japanese symbol of good luck.
		The Japanese Bobtail breed has certainly existed in Japan for many centuries; it is featured in many ancient prints and paintings.
		The Japanese Bobtail is a natural breed and does indeed come from Japan.
	www.vetsnab.com /japanese-bobtail-cat-breed.html (278 words)

	Japanese Bobtail Breed Information, Japanese Bobtail, Japanese Bobtail Cats
		The Japanese Bobtail is an elegant cat with a medium sized body set on thin long legs.
		The coat of the Bobtail is soft and of medium length.
		This cat is very good with children and loves to be with humans.
	www.awesomecats.com /cat-breeds/Japanese-Bobtail.html (270 words)

	Barb Belanger's Japanese Bobtail Cat Page
		Many Japanese and Chinese shops in North America display a small statue or "piggybank" of the JBT next to their cash register.
		A cat with this pattern is highly favored in Japan and equally prized in the United States.
		Coat: Soft and silky single coat, medium length in the shorthaired Japanese Bobtail, medium-long in the longhaired Japanese Bobtail, so as to exhibit a rather shaggy coat, ruff and pantaloons.
	www.geocities.com /barb_belanger (726 words)

	Cat Breeds
		A cat breed is an infrasubspecific rank for the classification of domestic cats.
		A cat is considered to be of a certain cat breed if it is true breeding for the traits that define that breed.
		Only three percent of owned cats belong to a cat breed, and an even smaller percentage of those are suitable for showing.
	www.cat-purr.com /about/cat-breeds.htm (389 words)

	Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed
		In the temple door, a cat with a raised paw beckons like it was calling him.
		Seeing this, the man decided to enter the temple and from there, this man and the people that were with him had good luck and they all said it had been because of the cat from the temple.
		Since then, figures of a cat with a raised paw were made symbol of good luck and were given as presents to friends because they brought good luck.
	www.seefido.com /cats/html/japanese_bobtail_cat.htm (289 words)

	Japanese Bobtail: FBRL Breed Page
		The Japanese Bobtail is a naturally occuring breed that has existed in Japan for at least a thousand years.
		The most commonly seen Japanese Bobtail pattern is the tri-color, or mi-ke (white with red and fl) good-luck pattern, but other colors and patterns are also accepted.
		The Japanese Bobtail were first imported to the United States in 1968, and was accepted for championship status in CFA in 1976 in the shorthaired type only.
	www.breedlist.com /japanese-bobtail-breeders.html (351 words)

	Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed Rescue - Japanese Bobtail Cat Adoption
		Cat Purebred Rescue (CPR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which was founded in 1994.
		CPR is a permanent committee of cat fanciers, affiliated with the "Responsible Cat Fanciers of the Northwest", who seek to improve the life conditions of pedigreed cats of all breeds recognized by the various registries.
		The CPR goal is to reduce the abandonment and surrender of pedigreed cats to shelters.
	www.purebredcatbreedrescue.org /japanese_bobtail.htm (257 words)

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