Tuesday, February 7, 2012

The japanese bobtail


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The japanese bobtail are longerthan the front legs, but this does not affect the stance of the cat,which is level. They are verysociable and love to be around people, especially their owners. They arevery playful and have a kitten like energy all their lives. They oftenplay fetch with their owners, or are content playing on their own withtheir favorite toy. These cats are loving and affectionate towards theirfamily, and enjoy being petted or cuddling up with their owners on thesofa. Bobtails get along with many other domestic pets and bond wellwith children if socialized.

 


 
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The japanese bobtail are capable of nearly a whole scale of tones; some people say they sing. Since japanese bobtail cats adore human companionship they almost always speak when spoken to. The japanese bobtail domestic house cat is a medium sized cat with a long elegant body, and slender legs. The tail should look like a fan, giving it a pom-pom effect that covers the cat's" underlying bone structure. When extended the bone of the tail measures about 2-3 inches from the body. The stumped tail is no disadvantage for the japanese bobtail cat; it is able to balance just as well as her long-tailed cousins.

 

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However, cat enthusiasts believe that the breed is one of the oldest in the world and their ancestors came to japan from china in the 6th century. When the cats first came to japan they were believed to be good luck and became prized by the affluent of the time. However, about four centuries ago, the japanese authorities ordered that all cats be set free to help control the growing rodent population that at the time was seriously threatening the silkworm population. During this time, it was illegal to buy or sell cats in japan. Leaving their lives as pampered house cats behind, japanese bobtails took to the streets and barns of japan and adapted into tough vermin exterminators. Today, japanese bobtail are still commonly seen on farms and on the streets of japan, but have also made their way back into the ranks of pampered house and show cats. The japanese bobtail was first seen in the united states in the late 1960s. Elizabeth freret was the first to import these gorgeous cats from japan and start breeding them in north america. The cat fancier association gave them official recognition in 1976.

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