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American Bobtail Breed Profile / History

The American Bobtail originated about 40 years ago with found feral cats having a natural bobtail. It is a powerful looking cat, strong and robust, as befitting its heritage. Find out more about the American Bobtail cat's profile, history, and breeding, with these articles.
American Bobtail Breed Snapshot
Succinct, but complete information about the American Bobtail cat and its suitability as a pet, including a picture of a stunning American Bobtail cat.
CFA Breed Standard (Tentative) - American Bobtail
The American Bobtail is presently allowed to be shown in the Miscellaneous Class of CFA, and the Standard is not official yet.
Differences between Am. Bobtail and Pixie-Bob Cats
With similar, interrelated backgrounds, it is sometimes difficult for novices to distinguish the differences. Useful information from Attitude Acres American Bobtails

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