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Thursday, 02 September 2010

Japanese Bobtail Kittens for Sale - Cat Breed Information

Size : Medium

Origin : Japan

INTRODUCTION
The Japanese Bobtail is a natural breed that comes from Japan. Unlike many present day breeds, the Japanese Bobtail has existed for centuries. The breed has been depicted in works of art that we know to be centuries old. There is no shortage of Japanese paintings, sculpture and other artwork to demonstrate this point.
This cat is much cherished in its native land; many myths and legends as well as historical stories surround the breed. One of the more famous surrounds the maneki-neko, the beckoning cat, which is a stylised rendition of a Bobtail seated with one paw raised. The paws-up pose is well known. It symbolises "Good Luck" and "Welcome". These ceramic statues based on the traditional Bobtailed cat of Japan are often found in Japanese and Asian shops and homes welcoming visitors.

APPEARANCE
The Japanese Bobtail is a chiselled, angular cat standing high on slim, long legs. Though sturdy and well muscled, they are medium in size. The head structure of the Japanese Bobtail is like that of no other breed. The typical Bobtail face is triangular in shape, has high cheekbones, a long, straight nose and oval eyes set with an Oriental slant giving the breed a distinctive Japanese look. Ears are large, broad, upright and set well apart.
The trademark of this breed is its tail. Resembling a "bunny-tail", the fur fans out to form a fluffy pom-pom. The tail is made up of curves, angles or kinks or any combination. The tail may be flexible or rigid and should be of a size and shape that harmonises with the rest of the cat. No two Japanese Bobtails' tails are ever alike. The genetic factor that created the Japanese Bobtail is completely different from the Manx, a naturally tailless cat. It is all down to a recessive gene that breeds true so that only Bobtail to Bobtail matings will produce more Bobtails.

CHARACTERISTICS
Japanese Bobtails are active, intelligent, talkative cats. Many describe the Japanese Bobtails as "singing" cats because they tend to chirrup melodiously even entering into entire conversations with their humans. Although they like to talk, they are never noisy and do not have loud voices. Their soft voices are capable of nearly a whole scale of tones. They adore human companionship and get on well with other animals and are particularly good with children. These are strong and active cats that appreciate exercise and most enjoy a good game of fetch. Some even like to swim. Owners find the breed playful, entertaining and loving companions.

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