Japanese bobtail cat, also known as Japanese tail cat. It is a breed developed due to a genetic mutation. The Japanese Bobtail cat has a very long history, dating back a thousand years. Some people say that it was introduced to Japan by Chinese or Koreans more than a thousand years ago. Its tail is 10CM long, making it the shortest cat breed, the same as the Isle of Man cat. Among the Japanese bobtail cats, the three-color cat is the most distinctive and popular, but there are also many red and white cats. If you look carefully, you will find that the Japanese bobtail cat looks exactly like the Lucky Cat!

1 Japanese Bobtail Cat Body Characteristics

The Japanese Bobtail cat has a slender body, strong bones, uniform structure, and obvious stripes on its body. It is muscular and responsive. The Japanese Bobtail cat is kind to people, very affectionate, lively and active, and likes to run and play. It is a caring companion dog! Its head is triangular in shape and its cheekbones are high. Its ears stand erect and its eyes are big and round. The two eyes raised upward from time to time. The Japanese Bobtail cat’s nose is quite long, wide and round. Its limbs are slightly longer, and the forelimbs are shorter than the hind limbs. Its claws are of suitable size and oval. Its tail is very short, the longest is only 7cm, and it swings more flexibly. Japanese bobtail cats have medium-length hair, which is as soft as silk and shiny! The color of its hair is particularly bright and bright. White is the basic color. Cats in three colors are very rare. There are also dark hair, similar to Tiger leash comes with striped colors.

2 Habits of Japanese Bobtail Cats

The Japanese bobtail cat has strong adaptability and is easy to raise. It is an omnivore. It is docile, intelligent and has a very sweet cry. Japanese Bobtail cats have a strong body and quick reactions. Male cats have a stable temperament and appear generous, while female cats have an elegant and noble attitude!

3. How to raise Japanese Bobtail cats

Cats’ food is mostly fish-based, and the price is high. Therefore, owners should make good use of cat food, which is economical, does not lack the nutrients cats need, and is very convenient. Moreover, cat food is increasingly becoming the food of choice for breeders.

1. Nutritional combination

Food can be roughly divided into three categories: dry, half-cooked, and canned. Just add a little water to dry food, because it contains certain nutrients. The taste of food is also divided into beef flavor, chicken flavor, fish flavor, etc., but the owner should choose food that suits the cat's taste! This kind of dry food is chewy, can exercise the cat's gums, is economical and affordable, and is easy to store. If possible, it is the best choice! But be careful to add an appropriate amount of water when feeding!

2. Hair

The care of Japanese Bobtail cats is very simple. As long as the owner takes the time every day to hold it in his arms and gently stroke it with his hands, this is the best care for it. living at homeCats in the garden shed almost all year round, and the Japanese bobtail is certainly one of them. The owner can feed the cat hair ball cream every once in a while, which can clean up the hair balls that have accumulated in the cat's body for a long time, and at the same time take care of the gastrointestinal tract, which is conducive to the healthy growth of the cat!

3. Take a bath

Some cats don’t have the habit of bathing, and some even resent getting their bodies wet. Therefore, owners do not need to be demanding. It is appropriate to wash their cats once to four times a month. The best thing is to start bathing the cat in the fourth month after giving birth. Over time, the cat will naturally develop a good habit of loving bathing!

​Related recommendations

▪ Egyptian cat ▪ Garfield cat ▪ Ragdoll cat ▪ Somali cat ▪ Scottish fold cat

▪ Snowshoe cat ▪ Javanese cat ▪ Persian cat ▪ Carthusian cat ▪ Turkish Angora cat

Tags: Japanese Bobtail Cat