Buyer question
Is a Japanese Bobtail good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Japanese Bobtail 4 out of 5 for beginners (friendly and hardy).
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.
- Temperament
- Lively, chatty, social
- Best fit
- Active families
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Active, likes fetch)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Weekly brush)
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.