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American Bobtail Cat and Kitten InformationBy Mitch Endick As the name implies, American Bobtail cats have a short tail, about half the size of other cat varieties. Bobtails have a double coat with a fairly dense undercoat. The outer coat can be long or shorthaired. Bobtails need to be groomed weekly to remove debris and dead hair. Some Bobtails can get enough of an oil build up on their fur to require an occasional bath. Coat colors come in brown, dark chocolate, blue and seal. This is a medium to large sized muscular cat which can resemble a wild bobtail. The hind legs can be slightly longer than front legs with large feet and toe tufts. The head has a wildcat, feral look to it. The eyes are almond shaped, deep set. The tail is visible above the back when aroused. General Health Considerations Cats who reside in the house should generally visit the veterinarian yearly, unless health problems are evident. Cats who enjoy the outdoors may need to see the vet as many as four times a year. When you take your cat to the vet, be sure to bring along a fresh stool sample so the vet can do a fecal exam to check for worms such as tapeworm, round worm, whip worms and hook worms. The vet can also check for fleas, ear mites, and oral health. Decisions about vaccinations can be made at this time. Cats who are eight years plus are considered geriatric and additional blood and urine tests may be necessary to screen for any health problems. At about six months of age, the kitten should also be examined for sexual maturity and decisions about birth control should be made. American Bobtail History The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wildcat, the genus Felis Lybica. This genus is comprised of smaller cats. Cats are thought to have been domesticated with the advent of farming and the storage of grain. The grain attracted rats and other vermin which naturally attracted wild cats. As time evolved, certain of these cats were domesticated for the mutual benefit of both cat and man. The African Wildcat has certain features which is obvious in the housecat of today. The American Bobtail was started with a stray cat found on an Indian reservation in Arizona during the 1960s. He was named Yodie. Yodie crossed with a sealpoint Siamese female and some of the young carried the bobtail trait. From there, various breeders worked on coming up with a bob tailed cat that looked like wild bobcat but had a tame temperament. The breed is still being developed. American Bobtail cats are often described as having big personalities, charming, energetic, playful and frisky. Special Considerations She looks untamed She is made in the USA The breed is still in a development phase Known as an escape artist They meow some Like to lie in laps Said to be fearless Slow to mature, can take two to three years Dog-like personality A well behaved cat Some are shiny object thieves Some American Bobtail American Bobtail Registries American Bobtail Breeders Club American Bobtail CFA Breeders Club Cat Fanciers Association CFA International Cat Association TICA The Traditional Cat Association, Inc TCA Canadian Cat Association CCA The Australian Cat Federation Inc The American Association of Cat Enthusiasts AACE American Cat Fanciers Association ACFA Cat Fanciers Association CFF United Feline Organization UFO Cats United International American Bobtail Kittens Unlike puppies, kittens should not be separated from their mother until twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Very important emotional, mental, medical and developmental stages that the kitten needs to experience happen during this time period and should not be curtailed. Kittens separated from their mother at too young an age often fail to gain weight fast enough, have immunity problems because they have not had enough mothers milk, have eating and eliminating problems, and can have socialization problems. Every cat and kitten is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your cat or kitten. This information is meant as a good faith About the author Mitch Endick is a staff writer for the quality online store Adjustable Beds on Sale.com. AdjustableBedsonSale.com offers quality Adjustable Beds and accessories. Shop for Adjustable Beds and quality Bed Linens Adjustable Beds on Sale.com today. |
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