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The American Bobtail is relatively new breed. It has been around since the 1960ies. The obvious Bobtail characteristic is the stubby, almost non-existent tail. Where the breed originated from is still unknown. The oldest known Bobtail bloodline sprung from the mating between a short-tailed orange tabby male named Yodie and a seal point Siamese female.

Many of these early bloodlines have been thinned out over the years. The current American Bobtail comes in all colors and sizes. The most common goal is to breed a cat that is domesticated, good natured, and loving cat that still has the wild look of the bobcat. The sometimes completely tail-less Manx cat is believed to be the ancestor of the American Bobtail.

Some unofficial studies have shown that American Bobtails are playful, energetic, friendly, and possess quite a talent for escapes enclosed environments. They show a people oriented side, but don't appear to be too possessive, however curiosity gets the better of them sometimes.

If you are away from home for longer periods of time, you should make sure that there are plenty of toys available to keep your cat's mentally stimulated to keep him out of trouble. Even though this breed is very sociable, you may also want to add a second cat to the Due to the fact that these cats, as most other cats, are very sociable, you might want to consider adding a second cat to the household, if you do not already have a multiple cat household.

When the Bobtail was first discovered, the breed had a few health problems, which however have been bred out of the Bobcat for the most part. These days, the American Bobtail is a strong and proud breed.

The outgoing temperament and friendly personality makes the American Bobtail a perfect choice for families. If you work with your kitten from a young age on, you should be looking forward to having a friend and family member for life.

American Bobtails come in a long haired and short haired version. Both kinds have to be groomed on regular basis to prevent hair balls. Although the longhair coat does not tangle easily, you may need to groom your longhair Bobtail more frequently. If you teach your kitten that grooming can be fun while she is still young, she will grow to enjoy the attention.

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