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Japanese Bobtail Cat and Kitten Information
The Japanese Bobtail, as the name suggests, has a naturally short tail which can resemble that of a rabbit. The tail is often curved or even kinked. A common color for this breed is tri-color white with red and black, a combination that is considered good luck. Other patterns and colors are accepted.
The Japanese Bobtail is medium sized, well muscled and sturdy, and the fur can be short or semi-long. The face is triangular, with high cheekbones, large ears and oval eyes. The litters are relatively small, usually with three to four kittens.
Japanese Bobtail History
The Japanese Bobtail breed has been around at least one thousand years. They first came to the United States in 1968 and became accepted by the Cat Fanciers Association for championship status in 1976.
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.
Health
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 internal parasites such as tapeworm, round worm, whip worms and hook worms. The vet will also check for external parasites such as fleas, ticks and ear mites.
Any vet check should include a dental examination and a cleaning if necessary. Cats who are eight years of age or older 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.
Special Considerations
Enjoy the company of humans
The tri color is considered good luck
Many learn to walk on a lead
They have a voice that almost sings
Appearance of the tails varies from cat to cat
Will carry objects around in the mouth
Some terms used to describe the Japanese Bobtail include affectionate, friendly, outgoing, active and talkative.
Japanese Bobtail Cat Registries and Clubs
Cat Fanciers Association CFA
TICA 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
United Feline Organization UFO
Japanese Bobtail Kittens
Kittens are generally available and the price depends upon bloodlines color and markings. Unlike puppies, kittens should not be separated from their mother until twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Some very important developmental stages occur during this period including emotional, mental and health. Curtailing this development may lead to any number of medical and behavioral problems.
Kittens that are separated from their mother at too young an age often fail to gain weight fast enough, have immune system problems because they have not had enough mothers milk. The may also develop eating and eliminating problems, and can have problems socializing with other cats and with people.
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 guideline only.
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