Buyer question
How long does a Japanese Bobtail live?
Our Animal Library gives the Japanese Bobtail a lifespan of 15–18 years.
Source: the Japanese Bobtail page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Japanese Bobtail in the Animal Library
The detail
An old Japanese breed with a short, kinked pom-pom tail caused by a recessive gene. It is lively, talkative and sociable, and unlike the Manx, the bobtail gene is not linked to spinal defects.
- Origin
- Japan
- Best fit
- Active families
- Temperament
- Lively, chatty, social
What to weigh
A Japanese Bobtail is active and talkative and gets bored alone. Its tail is fragile to handle; never pull or straighten it.