![Japanese Bobtail (Short Hair) Cat Breed](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_440x440/public/2022-06/Japanese-Bobtail-Short-Hair.jpg?itok=nbuY9_-Y)
Family-friendly: | 5/5 |
Playfulness: | 5/5 |
Intelligence: | 4/5 |
Tendency to Vocalise: | 1/5 |
Likes Other Pets: | 5/5 |
Grooming needs: | 2/5 |
Shedding: | 3/5 |
The Japanese Bobtail cat breed does not have the same gene mutation as other tailless breeds such as the Manx cat. However the lack of tail in the Japanese Bobtail is still associated with spinal deformities, although further research is required to assess if this causes health problems in the Bobtail breed¹.
¹R. E. Pollard and A. L. Koehne, 'Japanese Bobtail: vertebral morphology and genetic characterization of an established cat breed', Dec 2014, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
Playful and fun, curious and bold, the Japanese Bobtail is an engaging cat to spend time with. They love fuss and cuddles, but also like to climb and play and are lean and athletically built. They want to be around people, but are also gregarious and friendly with their own kind and can be introduced to other pets if this is done carefully.