American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	American Bobtail	Pixie-Bob
Origins	United States	United States
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Group	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	74	34
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American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob cat?	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 12 - 17 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between American Bobtail and Pixie-Bob coats?	Long Hair	Longhair
Hair Color and Pattern	All colors and patterns	Spotted tabby pattern Colours range from light grey to reddish-brown with dark spots.
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Bobbed Wide-set

American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Pixie-Bob cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	No data available	Difficult to Train: Pixie-Bob cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Intelligent	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	American Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pixie-Bob cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob?	High: American Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Pixie-Bob cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	The American Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Pixie-Bob cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Very dog-friendly: American Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Pixie-Bob owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob?	Outstanding: American Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Pixie-Bob is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	American Bobbytail American Bobtail Shorthair	Pixie-Bob Cat

American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do American Bobtail cats live longer than Pixie-Bob?	11-15 years	13-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob cat?	The American Bobtail cat has an average energy level.	The Pixie-Bob cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, American Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	No American Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Pixie-Bob cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob?	High American Bobtails tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spina Bifida Obesity	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Cryptorchidism

American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, American Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob cat?	$600 to $1200	$1000 to $2500

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Helen
Jan 24, 2023, 1:15:00 AM:
My daughter has a Pixie Bob cat and I was just wondering what the difference was between an American Bobtail cat and a Pixie Bob cat. Your article and charts explained the differences perfectly.