Pixie-bob cat breed

Pixie-bob

Bred in the US in the 1980s to resemble the North American bobcat. Despite the wild look, the Pixie-bob is fully domestic with a short or 'bob' tail of varying length.

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  • Often polydactyl (extra toes) - the only TICA breed where this is allowed.
  • Tail can range from 2 inches to bob-like.
  • Recognised by TICA in 1995 as the only documented domestic-wild hybrid before testing.
  • DNA testing has since shown them to be fully domestic.
  • Originally bred from a stray in Washington state.

⚡ Auf einen Blick

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Größe
Groß
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Gewicht
8-17 lbs (3.5-8 kg)
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Lebenserwartung
13-15 years
Energielevel
Mittel
👶
Kinderfreundlich
Ja
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Wohnungstauglich
Meistens

💖 Charakter & Verhalten

Calm, sociable, and highly trainable; bond strongly with their families.

🍖 Futter & Leckerlis

High-protein balanced diet to maintain their muscle mass.

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🧶 Spiel & Aktivitäten

Lieblingsspiele und -aktivitäten:

  • Leash walking
  • Fetch
  • Hide and seek

Active and trainable; respond well to clicker training.

🏡 Lebensumgebung

Larger homes with vertical space preferred; tolerate apartments with enrichment.

✨ Wissenswertes

  • Often polydactyl (extra toes) - the only TICA breed where this is allowed.
  • Tail can range from 2 inches to bob-like.
  • Recognised by TICA in 1995 as the only documented domestic-wild hybrid before testing.
  • DNA testing has since shown them to be fully domestic.
  • Originally bred from a stray in Washington state.