Buyer question
Is a Pixiebob good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Pixiebob 5 out of 5 for beginners (calm and adaptable).
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.
- Temperament
- Calm, loyal, dog-like
- Best fit
- Families, multi-pet homes
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Moderate, likes walks)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Weekly; extra-toe nails)
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.