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Japanese Bobtail Breed Profile

The live version of the Maneki Neko, the Japanese Bobtail is an ancient breed from Japan. Lively, curious, and adaptive, the Japanese Bobtail makes an excellent pet for an apartment, given adequate attention.
Breed Snapshot: Japanese Bobtail
Your shortcut to the most pertinent information on the Japanese Bobtail: its description, personality, history, and suitability as a pet, from your Cats Guide.
AACE Breed Standards- Japanese Bobtail Shorthair
Official standards by which Japanese Bobtail Shorthair cats are judged at AACE shows.
AACE Standards- Japanese Bobtail Longhair
Official standards by which Japanese Bobtail Longhair cats are judged at AACE shows.
CFA Breed Article- Japanese Bobtail
Writer Allen Scruggs considers Japanese Bobtails to be the finest breed of all domestic pets. He shares his intimate knowledge of the breed in this excellent article.
CFA Breed Profile- Japanese Bobtail
The history, description, and personal characteristics of the Japanese Bobtail cat, richly illustrated with photos, from the Cat Fanciers' Association.
CFA Standards- Japanese Bobtail
Official standards by which Japanese Bobtails are judged in CFA shows.
Japanese Bobtail FAQ
From the knowledgeable Jean Marie Diaz, just about everything you need to know about the Japanese Bobtail.
TICA Japanese Bobtail Standards
Standards by which Japanese Bobtail cats are judged at TICA Shows. Note: You must have a PDF reader installed to read TICA Standards.

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