• This American-born breed was created in the late 1960s, but the specifics remain unclear.
• One popular theory centers around an Iowa couple named John and Brenda Sanders on a vacation in Arizona in the late 1960s. There, they found and kept a bobtailed cat named Yodi wandering on an Indian reservation. This cat was mated with a long-tailed female named Mishi. Yodi and Mishi produced several litters with bobbed tails.
• The CFA first approved the American Bobtail for registration in 2000 and for provisional status in 2005.

• Blessed with wildcat looks and a charming personality, this large breed comes in all coat patterns and ranges from medium to large, athletic builds
• American Bobtails bear bobbed tails that range from one to four inches in length.
• The wedge-shaped face features giant, almond-shaped eyes in a variety of colors plus a strong chin.
• The coats can be medium or long in length but always dense and the chest is broad.
• This breed takes up to three years to fully reach physical maturity.

• Capable of being able to leap six feet in the air due to its strong hind legs.
• Welcomes the companionship of all, including children, cats and dogs. Loves to love and be loved.
• Masters walking on a leash easily and enjoys taking a neighborhood stroll with you as well as fetching tossed paper wads.
• Guilty of being a true cat burglar, so keep jewelry and other shiny objects out of paws reach.
• Highly touted for being an ideal therapy cat to visit nursing homes, hospitals and schools to spread cheer.
• Craves interaction and often beats you to the door to greet guests or may even go to the phone when it rings.
• Not very chatty. Tends to converse by chirping and trilling rather than meowing loudly.

• Weekly brushing is advised to keep the longhaired versions free of matted fur. The medium-haired varieties benefit by twice-a-month brushings.

Please consult with your veterinarian about the type of diet and amount to feed your cat during their different life stages.  Different breeds may have a greater risk of obesity based upon their diet, metabloism, activity and age.  Thus, your veterinarian is your best source of information on this topic.

• The American Bobtail is touted for wagging its tail like a dog when happy.
• Great cat choice for cross-country truck drivers and recreational vehicle travelers looking for a willing co-pilot to join them on their treks.
• Nicknamed the “Golden Retriever of the Cat World.”