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.
¿Sabías que…?
- 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.
⚡ Datos rápidos
Tamaño
Grande
Peso
8-17 lbs (3.5-8 kg)
Esperanza de vida
13-15 years
Nivel de energía
Medio
Bueno con niños
Sí
Apto para piso
Por lo general
💖 Personalidad y comportamiento
Calm, sociable, and highly trainable; bond strongly with their families.
🍖 Comida y premios
High-protein balanced diet to maintain their muscle mass.
⚠️ Información general — para necesidades alimentarias específicas, consulta a un veterinario.
🧶 Juego y actividades
Juegos y actividades favoritos:
- Leash walking
- Fetch
- Hide and seek
Active and trainable; respond well to clicker training.
🏡 Entorno de vida
Larger homes with vertical space preferred; tolerate apartments with enrichment.
✨ Curiosidades
- 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.