The Beckoning Cat

Japanese Bobtail

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Long ago in the beautiful islands of Japan, a very special cat was born. Instead of a long swishy tail, this kitty had a cute little pom-pom puff! This is the Japanese Bobtail, and no two tails are exactly alike. These cats are known for being incredibly friendly and smart. You might have even seen…

OriginJapan

Sizemedium

Coatshort

AllergiesUnknown

Origin

Japan

Native to Japan, the Japanese Bobtail's full history lives on the Stories page.

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Care Essentials

GroomingShort coat with minimal matting; weekly…

PlaytimeEnjoys being part of the household's daily…

TrainingIntelligent and eager, famously willing to…

CompanionshipCompanionable and sociable, often described…

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Kitten meowing to attract cats.

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A kitten repeatedly meows to attract nearby cats. Captions are requested from the embedded YouTube player when available.

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