Japanese Bobtail Breeders and other related Links
History
Originating from Japan, where it is known as the "Mi-Ke" it is considered a symbol of friendship and hospitality.
Type and characteristics
Coat
Traditionally black, white or red or tortie and white, but many other colors are also accepted. The fur should radiate to give the effect of a well clipped poodle. The coat should be of medium length, soft and silky. little undercoat.
Body, neck, legs and tail
The cat should be medium sized and slender. Male proportionally larger than females. It should feel muscular. The hind legs are longer than the front legs. The tail should be carried upright.
Head
The head should be similar in shape to that of a Siamese, a triangle from the ear to the nose.
Eyes
The eyes are large, oval and slanting, wide and alert. The eyeball should not bulge out beyond the cheekbone or the forehead.
Ears
The ears should be large, upright, and set wide apart.
Temperament
This is a friendly breed and a perfect pet. The cat is intelligent and has a sweet disposition. It loves human company and gets well along with other animals..
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Japanese Bobtail Breeders and other related Links
More Breed Descriptions on the Net
CFA Breed Profile: Japanese Bobtail
www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/japanese.html
TICA
www.tica.org/
Japanese Bobtail Breed Standard - CFA Breed Standard
www.cfainc.org/breeds/standards/japanese.html
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