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.
⚡ Faits en bref
Taille
Grand
Poids
8-17 lbs (3.5-8 kg)
Espérance de vie
13-15 years
Niveau d'énergie
Moyen
Adapté aux enfants
Oui
Adapté à l'appartement
Généralement
💖 Personnalité et comportement
Calm, sociable, and highly trainable; bond strongly with their families.
🍖 Alimentation et friandises
High-protein balanced diet to maintain their muscle mass.
⚠️ Informations générales uniquement — pour des besoins alimentaires spécifiques, consultez un vétérinaire.
🧶 Jeux et activités
Jeux et activités favoris:
- Leash walking
- Fetch
- Hide and seek
Active and trainable; respond well to clicker training.
🏡 Cadre de vie
Larger homes with vertical space preferred; tolerate apartments with enrichment.
✨ Anecdotes
- 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.