History/profile of Pixie Bob
The Pixie-Bob cat breed traces its lineage back to a
domestic cat named Pixie, which entered into a casual relationship with a feral
cat in 1985 and gave birth to offspring. Kittens did not have a tail, which was
the main distinguishing feature - it is this nuance that people primarily
mention when describing this breed of cats.
However, from the external characteristics, we can also
mention the impressive size of the animal - an adult male can reach 6-8 kg, and
this is not even being overfed. In fact, in the circles of specialists, there is
no clear evidence that the father of the breed was a wild cat, however, this
version has long been accepted by everyone by default.
In 1994, the International Cat Association officially
recognized the Pixie-Bob breed, and in 2005, the American Cat Fanciers
Association also gave official recognition.
Characteristics of the Pixie-Bob breed
Adaptability 10/10
Attachment to the family 10/10
Gaming activity 08/10
intelligence 10/10
General health 07/10
Wool fallout 10/10
Friendliness to children 09/10
Friendly to dogs 10/10
Love for meows 02/10
Breed Information of Pixie Bob
Country of origin | UNITED STATES |
Lifetime | 13-16 years |
Size | medium-large |
Weight | Cats: 5,5-8 kg, Cats: 3,5-5,5 kg |
Coat type | shorthair |
Color | spotted brown tabby |
Lifestyle | outdoors / indoors |
Price | 600-800 $ |
Description of Pixie Bob Cat
A big, kind, intelligent playful cat - it seems that the
pixie bob has absorbed all the best, so to speak, textbook qualities described
in old fairy tales. Tireless in games, a favorite of children and adults, a
faithful companion in travel, and just a good friend - this cat will definitely
become a full member of your family. There are never serious problems with him,
including health problems, except that sometimes he likes to eat too much, but
after all, this is a cat, and which of the cats does not like this?
Pixie Bob is a big cat. The female may well weigh 5 kg, the
male - 8 kg. You know, if you overfeed such a pet, a real giant will come out.
The physique is strong, massive, pronounced chest, the legs are short, the back
is slightly longer than the front. The muzzle is wedge-shaped, of regular
shape, ears of medium length. The pattern of wool is usually striped, in
several shades. Life expectancy is an average of 15 years.
The personality of Pixie Bob Cat
The pixie bobcat is children's best friend, that's a fact.
This breed is moderately playful, active, has very high intelligence and
patience in relation to members of its family and, in particular, with
children. This cat has a natural gentleness, kind disposition, and love for
adventure, including hunting.
She likes to participate not only in games with children or
adults but also in general - in the life of the family. This cat is a
wonderful companion, she will be happy to share with you all the moments of
your life, starting from washing clothes, cooking (perhaps this moment
pixie-bob is ready to share in particular), evenings with friends, and trips to
other places.
Yes, you heard right - pixie bobcats love to travel with their
owners, normally perceive the change of scenery and the new environment, are
well oriented to the terrain. They have well-developed hunting instincts, which
is not surprising, given the pedigree. At the same time, they do not show
aggression towards people, which is very important if there is a small child in
the family.
Strangers are perceived normally, without negativity but
also without unnecessary enthusiasm. We can say that the pixie bob, perhaps,
will first look at the guests of your house, observe the situation from the
outside, and only after he makes his own opinion, will he make contact.
But with members of their family, these cats are unusually
affectionate, they are well able to feel the emotional state of a person, and
often try to help with their presence and love. This breed is not very
talkative, and well perceives other pets in the house - however, there are
exceptions. These are birds, rodents, and, possibly, fish.
Common diseases in Pixie Bob
The Pixie-Bob cat breed is in excellent health and experiences
virtually no problems in this regard throughout its life. Despite the mutation
that led to the absence of a tail, the genetic abnormality did not affect other
body systems. If you remember that pixie bobcats love to travel with their
owners, then good health is especially important. Perhaps that they are prone
to fullness - but it all depends on the owner. If you don't constantly allow
your pet to overeat, everything will be fine.
How to take care of Pixie Bob?
The Breed of Cats Pixie Bob does not belong to the
long-haired, however, their coat is still dense, with a thick undercoat.
Accordingly, they need to be combed once a week, but bathing too often is not
worth it. Once every 2-3 months will be enough. Veterinarians recommend
brushing the teeth of cats every day, but sometimes there is no such
possibility, and therefore 3 times a week will be enough. Clean the ears and
eyes as they become dirty, but at least once a week, the claws are trimmed
about once every 10 days.