Japanese Bobtail Shorthair

Japanese Bobtail Longhair

      Japanese Bobtail is an ancient breed, which originally lived in many regions of the Far East. It was introduced to Japan from China more than a thousand years ago. For centuries the Bobtails were in Japan the pets of nobility. In the 17th century they were allowed to general public, and since than it is known in Japan as the Family Cat (Kazoku Neko). To the west the Bobtails were introduced at the end of the World War II.
      Japanese Bobtail is a short-haired cat with a lean, muscular body and slender legs. The unique tail is a stump 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) long, tightly curved on itself and with restricted movement. The hair covering of the tail is thick and fluffy, giving it a pompom-like quality. The delicate head is slightly pointed, with slanted eyes. Resembles Manx Cat, but the two breeds genetically quite distinct.
      It is said to be friendly, loyal, intelligent, affectionate, playful, outgoing, lively and inquisitive.
Japanese Bobtail Longhair Cat is a long-haired version of the Japanese Bobtail.
Read about the origin of the Bobtails.