Buyer question
How long does a Pixiebob live?
Our Animal Library gives the Pixiebob a lifespan of 13–15 years.
Source: the Pixiebob page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Pixiebob in the Animal Library
The detail
A large, bobtailed, spotted cat from the US Pacific Northwest, bred to look like a small bobcat. DNA shows it is fully domestic. Pixiebobs are calm, loyal and dog-like, and many have extra toes.
- Origin
- Pacific Northwest, US, 1980s
- Best fit
- Families, multi-pet homes
- Temperament
- Calm, loyal, dog-like
What to weigh
Pixiebobs are slow to mature and large for a cat. Extra toes need regular nail checks, as nails can grow into pads.