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Japanese Bobtail

The Japanese Bobtail is an active, sweet, loving and highly intelligent breed. They love to be with people and play seemingly endlessly. They learn their name and respond to it. They bring toys to people and play fetch with a favorite toy for hours. Bobtails are social and are at their best when in the company of people. They take over the house and are not intimidated. If a dog is in the house, Bobtails assume Bobtails are in charge.

Life span
14–16 years
Origin
Japan
Japanese Bobtail cat breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Cat
Life span
14–16 years
Temperament
Active, Agile, Clever, Easy Going, Intelligent, Lively, Loyal, Playful, Social
Origin
Japan
Weight
2–5 kg

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Japanese Bobtail

Description

The Japanese Bobtail is an active, sweet, loving and highly intelligent breed. They love to be with people and play seemingly endlessly. They learn their name and respond to it. They bring toys to people and play fetch with a favorite toy for hours. Bobtails are social and are at their best when in the company of people. They take over the house and are not intimidated. If a dog is in the house, Bobtails assume Bobtails are in charge.

Temperament

Personality traits

Active Agile Clever Easy Going Intelligent Lively Loyal Playful Social

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