American Bobtail cat breed laying down on wood slats looking up
American Bobtail cat breed laying down on wood slats looking up

Large and solid, the American Bobtail cat is muscular and powerful. It has a bobbed or short tail, a broad head, and wide eyes. Their coats can be short and thick or long and shaggy, usually in a brown or gray color with tabby patterns. While they look wild, they are fully companion cats, happy to curl up in a lap or watch the world outside through a window. 

  • Playfulnesslevel 4 in 5

  • Activity Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Childrenlevel 4 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 3 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 3 in 5

  • Need for attentionlevel 4 in 5

  • Affection towards ownerslevel 5 in 5

  • Docilitylevel 2 in 5

  • Intelligencelevel 4 in 5

  • Independencelevel 3 in 5

  • Hardinesslevel 4 in 5

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