Unique Bobtail Cat Breeds

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Japanese Bobtail

Sporting a bunny-like tail that's often called a "pom," the Japanese bobtail is a fairly small cat breed with a tail that is straight or bent. As its name suggests, this breed is closely associated with Japan,

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American Bobtail

The American bobtail breed was developed in the 1960s. A couple adopted a stray cat with a short tail and bred him to their female cat with a typical long tail.

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Pixie-Bob

With the appearance of a miniature bobcat, the pixie-bob is one of the most wild-looking bobtail cat breeds—but rest assured this domesticated cat is an easygoing and affectionate feline friend.

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Manx

Some Manx cats have no tails, while others have very short tails. A Manx with no tail is referred to as a "grumpy," while a Manx with some tail bone protrusion is called a "rumpy riser."

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Kurilian Bobtail

This bobtail cat breed lived for centuries on the Kuril Islands between Siberia and Japan. Its bobbed tail is a naturally occurring trait and can range in length. In fact, no Kurilian bobtail cats have tails that look exactly alike.

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Cymric

The Cymric is essentially a longhaired version of the Manx. Some—but not all—breed registries recognize it as a separate cat breed. Cymric cats have a dense double coat and typically lack a tail altogether,

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Highlander

The highlander is a new type of cat, originating in 2004 from a cross between a desert lynx and jungle curl, two hybrid cat breeds. It used to be known as the highland lynx.

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Mekong Bobtail

The Mekong bobtail originated in Thailand centuries ago. It has a naturally bobbed tail that can vary in length and can be curved or kinked in different ways.

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Karelian Bobtail

Blue is the most common eye color for the exquisite Turkish angora, but its eyes also can come in green, gold, amber, and even bicolor.

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