The American Bobtail is a naturally occurring bobtailed cat breed known for its wild, bobcat-like appearance and surprisingly friendly, dog-like temperament. Intelligent, interactive, and adaptable, American Bobtails are often described as the golden retrievers of the cat world for their playful and sociable nature. They form strong bonds with their families and are known to travel well, making them popular companion cats.
My American Bobtail greets me at the door like a dog, plays fetch reliably, and comes when called by name. He also travels in the car without complaint and has stayed in four different hotels without apparent stress. He is unlike any cat I have previously owned. He is confident, interactive, and dee…
Read full review →My Bobtail has the appearance of a small wildcat with her tufted ears and muscular build. Her personality is entirely domestic and sweet. She is playful and interactive without being demanding. She joins family activities but does not insist on attention. She is wonderfully low-stress to live with w…
Read full review →My American Bobtail approaches every person and animal he meets with confident curiosity rather than fear. He has integrated perfectly with our dog and our two existing cats. He accepts visitors with friendly interest. He is self-assured in a way that I associate with well-socialised dogs more than …
Read full review →I travel frequently for work and my Bobtail accompanies me on road trips without stress. She adapted to her travel carrier quickly, accepts the car without complaint, and settles into new accommodation within an hour. Her adaptability is remarkable compared to previous cats I have owned. She is genu…
Read full review →My Bobtail is wonderful but she needs more interaction than I anticipated. She becomes bored and vocal when left to her own devices for too long. She is not destructive but she is persistent in demanding company. If you work from home or have family around most of the time she is perfect. For someon…
Read full review →My American Bobtail has been the perfect family cat from day one. She is patient with my children, sociable with visitors, and adaptable to the general chaos of family life. She initiates play with the children and signals clearly when she has had enough without resorting to scratching. She has neve…
Read full review →My Bobtail plays fetch reliably, walks on a lead without complaint, and has learned several simple commands. He is more interactive than any cat I have previously known. He follows me around the house like a shadow and involves himself in everything I do. He is affectionate without being clingy and …
Read full review →I have had cats for thirty years and my American Bobtail is the most engaging, interactive, and companionable of them all. He is genuinely present in my life in a way that many cats are not. He greets me, plays with me, travels with me, and spends evenings in physical contact with me. His wild appea…
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