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.
Lo sapevi?
- 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.
⚡ In breve
Taglia
Grande
Peso
8-17 lbs (3.5-8 kg)
Aspettativa di vita
13-15 years
Livello di energia
Medio
Adatto ai bambini
Sì
Adatto all'appartamento
Di solito
💖 Personalità e comportamento
Calm, sociable, and highly trainable; bond strongly with their families.
🍖 Cibo e premi
High-protein balanced diet to maintain their muscle mass.
⚠️ Informazioni generali — per esigenze alimentari specifiche, consulta un veterinario.
🧶 Gioco e attività
Giochi e attività preferiti:
- Leash walking
- Fetch
- Hide and seek
Active and trainable; respond well to clicker training.
🏡 Ambiente di vita
Larger homes with vertical space preferred; tolerate apartments with enrichment.
✨ Curiosità
- 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.