The Japanese bobtail is a petite yet outgoing cat companion. The most notable feature of the breed is the short tail, sometimes referred to as a “pom” by breed enthusiasts. Resulting from a ...

Bobtail cats are unique, playful felines with short tails due to natural genetic mutations. Breeds like Japanese Bobtail, American Bobtail, Pixie-Bob, Manx, and Highlander each have distinct traits.

Cats have been revered for decades in time," Vella said. So revered even, that in some cases breeding them was looked down upon, and even prohibited. "The Japanese bobtail was originally a street cat.