CATALOG OF BREEDS
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THIS LITTLE-KNOWN BREED HAS AN ATTRACTIVE SIAMESE-POINTED COAT
MEKONG BOBTAIL
Named after the great Mekong River that flows through
China, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, this short-tailed cat
occurs naturally over a wide area of Southeast Asia. The
Mekong Bobtail was developed as an experimental breed in
Russia and has been recognized by some authorities since
2004, although worldwide it is not particularly well known. It is
a strongly built cat with the brilliant blue eyes and colorpointed
coat of a Siamese. The Mekong Bobtail is active and agile and is
good at jumping and climbing. It is said to be
a quiet breed with a friendly,
well-balanced personality.
Legs slender
in comparison
to body
Short,
kinked tail
Short, glossy coat
with minimal
undercoat
Solidly built,
medium-size,
rectangular body
Medium, broad-
based ears
Oval paws
Prominent
cheekbones
Hindlegs longer
than forelegs
Place of origin Southeast Asia
Date of origin Pre-20th
century
Breed registries Other
Weight range 8–13 lb (3.5–6 kg)
Grooming
Colors and patterns
Colorpoints as Siamese
(pp.54–57).
Large, almond-shaped,
bright blue eyes
Cream coat with
chocolate pointing
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SHORTHAIRS
BIG AND BEAUTIFUL, THIS CAT IS AN EXCELLENT AND HIGHLY ADAPTABLE COMPANION
AMERICAN BOBTAIL
The breeding of domestic bobtail cats native to the US has
been reported several times since about the middle of the 20th
century, but so far only this one has been fully recognized.
There is also a longer-haired version (p.193), and both types
have the naturally occurring shortened tail that gives the breed
its name. The American Bobtail is a substantially built cat, with
powerful muscles and large bones. It is intelligent, alert, and
reasonably active but also enjoys quiet times.
This cat is happy to be among people, without
overwhelming them with its attention, and fits
in comfortably with any type of household.
Distinctive
heavy brow
Large
whisker pads
Tabby
markings
on legs
Tufted ears with
slightly rounded tips
Muzzle slightly
wider than long
Broad,
wedge-shaped
head
Broad-based
tail with
seal pointing
Deep
flanks
Moderately long,
powerful body
Place of origin US
Date of origin 1960s
Breed registries CFA,
TICA
Weight range 7–15 lb (3–7 kg)
Grooming
Colors and patterns
All colors, shades, and
patterns, including tabby,
tortoiseshell, and colorpoint.
Semi-dense,
medium-short
coat has soft
undercoat
Large, round
paws
Nose wide with
large leather
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TAIL T YPES
Manx cats are classified according to
tail length. Categories include “rumpy”
(completely tailless); “stumpy” (the tail
has from one to three vertebrae); and
“longy” (the tail is almost normal length).
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SHORTHAIRS
BEST KNOWN OF THE TAILLESS CATS, THIS BREED IS POPULAR FOR ITS QUIET CHARM
MANX
Few breeds have as many stories about their origins as the
tailless Manx. Among the more nonsensical legends, this cat is
supposed to have lost its tail in an accident on Noah’s Ark. In
reality, it is native to the Isle of Man, in the Irish Sea, and its
lack of tail is a natural mutation. The Manx has interested cat
fanciers since the early 20th century and,
together with its long-haired relation, the
Cymric (p.192), is known worldwide. Breeding
is carefully controlled to avoid the spinal
problems sometimes associated with tailless
cats. The Manx is gentle and calm and can
be trained to play “fetch” or walk on a lead.
Round head
with full
cheeks
Heavily
muscled
hindlegs
much longer
than forelegs
Large
whisker
pads
Heavily
boned legs
Rump has characteristic
rounded appearance
Red classic tabby
coat has clearly
delineated texture
Sturdy, compact
body with
deep flanks
Eyes angled
slightly toward
nose
Calico coat
Place of origin UK
Date of origin Pre-18th century
Breed registries CFA, FIFe,
GCCF, TICA
Weight range 8–12 lb
(3.5–5.5 kg)
Grooming
Colors and patterns
All colors, shades, and
patterns, including tabby
and tortoiseshell.
Short tail stump
White paws
Kitten
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CATALOG OF BREEDS
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HEFTY AND MUSCULAR, THIS CAT LOOKS FIERCE BUT HAS A SWEET TEMPERAMENT
PIXIEBOB
Like the mountain bobcat from which it derives its name, the
Pixiebob has a thick coat, tufted ears, a pointed face, and a
powerful body, and moves with loose-limbed grace. A common
feature of this breed—which, unusually, is accepted
in the breed standard—is the occurrence of extra
toes (polydactylism) on one or more paws. Both
the Pixiebob shorthair and a longhaired variant
(pp.190–1) have richly colored, spotted coats
that complete the illusion of a wild cat. Despite
appearances, the Pixiebob is entirely domestic
in character, loves family life, clings to its
owners, plays with children, and good-
naturedly accepts other pets.
Place of origin US
Date of origin 1980s
Breed registries TICA
Weight range 9–18lb (4–8kg)
Grooming
Colors and patterns
Brown spotted tabby only.
Lighter color
on underparts,
throat, and
chest
Long,
broad paws
Broad chest
Thickly furred
above eyes
Deep flanks
Short coat has
woolly texture
and stands away
from body
Short bob tail
Well-muscled
body
Long, heavily
boned legs
Brick-red
nose leather
Brown spotted
tabby coat
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