Japanese bobtail: small cat w/ bunny-like "pom" tail. Closely associated with Japan, but might have Asian origins. Affectionate & playful personalities. #CatBreeds
American bobtail: Developed in 1960s by breeding a short-tailed stray with a long-tailed female. Selective breeding for short tail. Sweet & playful with families. #CatBreeds
Pixie-bob: Resembles mini bobcat, wild appearance. Domesticated, easygoing, and affectionate. Varied tail lengths, some polydactyl with extra toes. #CatBreeds
Manx cats: Tailless or short-tailed. No tail = "grumpy," some tail bone = "rumpy riser." Stocky, athletic build. Powerful jumpers. Active family members. #CatBreeds
Kurilian Bobtail: Centuries on Kuril Islands. Naturally bobbed tail, unique lengths. Muscular, playful, intelligent, and social. Friendly with people & pets. #CatBreeds
Cymric: Longhaired Manx variant. Some registries consider it separate. Dense double coat, often tailless, but can have bobbed or full tail. Litters may have both Manx & Cymric. #CatBreeds
Highlander: 2004 origin, desert lynx x jungle curl crossbreed. Formerly highland lynx. Wild appearance, gentle & loving nature. Bobbed tail, 2-6 inches, some full-length tails. #CatBreeds
Mekong Bobtail: Thai origin, centuries old. Naturally bobbed tail, varied length, curve or kink. Unique tail appearance. Agile, athletic, love climbing & leaping. #CatBreeds
Karelian Bobtail: From Republic of Karelia, Russia-Finland. Bobbed tail, recessive gene, both parents need it. Bent, kinked, twisted, fur pom-pom look. Friendly, easygoing. #CatBreeds
Desert Lynx: Bobcat DNA & domestic breeds like Maine coon, Manx, American bobtail, pixie-bob. Bobcat-like look, muscular, spotted coat, short tail. Social, affectionate, dog-like traits. #CatBreeds