American Bobtail

The American Bobtail is a domestic cat breed developed in the United States from naturally bobtailed cats, not from bobcat crosses. Its defining feature is a short, mobile tail that is usually visible above the back and may be straight, curved, or slightly kinked. Tail length varies, but balanced body structure matters more than an extreme stub. The breed is medium to large, slow to mature, and sturdy, with a broad head, strong hindquarters, and either a short or semi-long coat. Brown tabby is a familiar look, though many colors and patterns are accepted.

American Bobtails are commonly kept as interactive house cats that enjoy games, climbing, and time with people without usually being frantic. Coat care depends on length; the longer coats need more attention during shedding, while short coats are easy to maintain. Because the tail trait can vary within litters, ethical breeding emphasizes sound spines, comfortable movement, and accurate registration rather than simply producing the shortest tail. Buyers should be cautious of wild-hybrid claims and should ask about health screening, socialization, and the tail types produced in the breeder's lines.

Colors: Bi-Color, Bicolor, Black, Black and White, Black Smoke, Blue, Blue and White, Blue-Cream, Blue Patched Tabby, Blue Point, Blue Shaded, Blue Smoke, Blue Tabby, Blue Torbie, Brown, Brown Patched Tabby, Brown Shaded, Brown Tabby, Brown Torbie, Calico, Calico Van, Chocolate, Chocolate Point, Cinnamon, Classic Tabby, Cream, Cream and White, Cream Point, Cream Shaded, Cream Smoke, Cream Tabby, Dilute Calico, Dilute Tortoiseshell, Fawn, Flame Point, Golden, Harlequin, Lilac, Lilac Point, Lynx Point, Mackerel Tabby, Mink, Pointed, Red, Red and White, Red Shaded, Red Smoke, Red Tabby, Seal Point, Sepia, Shaded, Shell, Silver, Silver Patched Tabby, Silver Tabby, Silver Torbie, Smoke, Spotted Tabby, Tabby, Tabby and White, Ticked Tabby, Torbie, Tortie and White, Tortie Shaded, Tortie Smoke, Tortoiseshell, Van, White