The American Bobtail Cat Breed
The American Bobtail is a medium to large, naturally occurring short-tailed cat. The American Bobtail Shorthair is a shorthair version of the American Bobtail Breed.
The head is a broad modified wedge with gently rounded contours, without noticeable flat planes or doming. The head size is in proportion to the body.
The ears are medium to moderately large with slightly rounded tips and wide at the base. Placement should be as much on the top of the head as the side, following the shape of the wedge. Lynx tipping, furnishings and ocelli markings are desirable. Ears may appear pointed when lynx tipping is present.
The eyes are Large, wide, almost almond in shape. Set on a slight bias.
The American Bobtail is a medium to large, naturally occurring shorttailed cat which is a product of natural selection. It is a hearty breed that has all the intelligence and skill that nature demands of her creatures. The American Bobtail displays the look of an athletic animal, well-muscled and solid, with the appearance of power. The breed should also be noted for an exceptional disposition and adaptability.
American Shorthair
The American Shorthair and the American Wirehair are natural American breeds of medium to large size with the female being smaller in size. The head and body type are the same in both breeds with the distinguishing feature being the unique coarse crimped coat of the Wirehair. The hard, resilient coat of the American Shorthair translates to the dense coat of crimped, coarse hair of the American Wirehair.
The head is a broad, medium size, rounded shape The ears are medium size, not too large at base, wide-set, and rounded at tips. The body is medium in length, rectangular in shape rather than slender but well rounded and in proportion, broad chest, especially in males.The tail is medium length, thicker at base, tapering from well-rounded rump to a rounded tip. Taper is slight, neither blunt nor pointed, carried almost level with back, in proportion to body.
The American Shorthair and American Wirehair are medium-to-large in size. The body should be well-knit and powerful with well-developed chest and hindquarters, especially in the males. Females are of proportionally smaller size and allowance must be made. The head is broad, with cheeks especially well-developed in studs. The nose and face are medium-short, with eyes and ears set wide apart. The muzzle should present a squarish aspect, but should not be foreshortened. Article: The American Bobtail Cat Breed at Kitty-Cat-Kiosk.com
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