Japanese Bobtail

Description

The Japanese Bobtail is an active, sweet, loving and highly intelligent breed. They love to be with people and play seemingly endlessly. They learn their name and respond to it. They bring toys to people and play fetch with a favorite toy for hours. Bobtails are social and are at their best when in the company of people. They take over the house and are not intimidated. If a dog is in the house, Bobtails assume Bobtails are in charge.

Personality

The Japanese Bobtail is known for being very affectionate, highly energetic, highly intelligent, quite vocal, great with children, gets along well with dogs, friendly with strangers, very adaptable, sociable, low-maintenance grooming. Their temperament is described as: Active, Agile, Clever, Easy Going, Intelligent, Lively, Loyal, Playful, Social.

Care Requirements

This breed has relatively low grooming needs (1/5). As a high-energy breed, they need plenty of interactive play and enrichment. They have high social needs and prefer not to be left alone for long periods. This breed is generally healthy with few breed-specific concerns.

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Suitable For:

Apartment living
Families with children
Homes with dogs
Active owners who enjoy interactive play
People looking for a companionable cat
Owners who are home often
Homes with frequent visitors
Owners who prefer low-maintenance pets
Owners who enjoy training and puzzle toys

Not Suitable For:

Owners who are away from home for long periods
People looking for a very calm, low-energy cat
Noise-sensitive households

Physical Characteristics

The Japanese Bobtail weighs between 5-10 lbs (2-5 kg). This breed has a naturally short or absent tail. This is a naturally developed breed from Japan.