Breed: American bobtail
The American Bobtail is a relatively new and uncommon breed of cat
most notable for its stubby "bobbed" tail about half the
length of a normal cat's tail. This is the result of a genetic mutation
affecting the tail development, similar to that of a Manx. The cat
is not related to the Japanese Bobtail despite the similar name
and physical type - the breeding programs are entirely unrelated
and the gene causing the mutation is entirely different.
The American Bobtail is a medium to large, naturally occurring,
bobtailed cat. It is a noticeably athletic animal, well muscled,
with the look and feel of power. It possesses a unique natural hunting
gaze that combines with the breed's body type and natural bobtail
to give the American Bobtail a distinctive wild appearance. The
breeds expression is one of intelligence and alertness. Females
are generally proportionately smaller than males with type a more
important aspect of the breed than size or tail characteristics.
Any genetically possible color or combination of colors is allowed.
Preference shall be given to colors and patterns that enhance the
natural wild appearance of the breed. High rufusing is desirable
in all tabbies, including silvers, with no penalty for lack thereof.
Body patterns highly desirable in lynx points and smokes. Buttons
and Lockets: allowable on any color and/or pattern. Cats with buttons
and/or lockets shall be judged as their basic color with no penalty
for such locket and/or button.
Shape - broad modified wedge without noticeable flat planes or doming,
in proportion to the body. Cheekbones are apparent. In profile slightly
concave curve between nose and brow with good length between brow
& ears. Widening of the head and stud jowls apparent in adult
males. Brow - distinctive, evidenced by a slightly rounded forehead
to eye ridge; brow border is fleshy creating and enhancing the top
line of the eye.
TAIL:May be straight, slightly curved, have bumps, or be slightly
knotted; tail is short, halfway to hock (in repose); should be carried
erect; must be long enough to be clearly visible above the back
and not so long as to extend past the hock of hind leg.
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