Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail vs Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Pixie-Bob	American Bobtail	Japanese Bobtail
Origins	United States	United States	Japan
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pixie-Bob Cat	American Bobbytail American Bobtail Shorthair	Japanese Truncated Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail vs Japanese Bobtail cat?	$1000 to $2500	$600 to $1200	$800 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail vs Japanese Bobtail Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	Male: 12 - 17 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 7 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Pixie-Bob are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Substantial American Bobtail are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	Semi-foreign Japanese Bobtail have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Bobbed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Gold Green
Hair Color and Pattern	Spotted tabby pattern Colours range from light grey to reddish-brown with dark spots.	All colors and patterns	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. The most common pattern is the "mi-ke" (meaning three-fur), which is a tricolor of white, black, and red.
Coat What is the difference between Pixie-Bob, American Bobtail and Japanese Bobtail coats?	Longhair	Long Hair	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Short	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Robust	Solid
Head Shape	Flat-faced	Square	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Wide-set	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Concave	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Short	Medium
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Short Shaggy	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	High	Medium
Flexibility	High	Medium	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Sturdy	Sturdy
Tail Length	Bobtail	Bobtail	Bobtail
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Average	Calm More Sleep

Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail vs Japanese Bobtail Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, loyal and active	Long, enjoys interactive play	Long, active and intelligent
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	Moderate
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Excellent
Swimming Ability	Poor	Moderate	Moderate
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Good	Good

Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail vs Japanese Bobtail Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation	Moderate grooming Playful Interactive	Social Low maintenance
Breeding	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic diversity, moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium	High
Noise Sensitivity	Moderate	Low	High
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	High sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	High
Exercise Needs	Medium	Moderate	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	13-16 years	11-15 years	14-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail vs Japanese Bobtail cat?	The Pixie-Bob cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The American Bobtail cat has an average energy level.	The Japanese Bobtail cat has a very high energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	No Pixie-Bob cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Japanese Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail vs Japanese Bobtail?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High American Bobtails tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Cryptorchidism	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Spina Bifida Obesity	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Kinked Tail
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Hard

Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail vs Japanese Bobtail Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and loyal sounds	Trills and chirps	Melodious and varied sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, loyal and friendly	Excellent, gets along well with other pets	Excellent, very social and friendly
Facial Expression	Wild-looking and loyal	Intelligent and playful	Energetic and intelligent
Tail Behavior	Wild-looking and loyal tail movements	Short tail, expressive movements	Energetic and intelligent tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	High	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Moderate
Territoriality	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	High
Play Style	Social Playful Gentle	Social Playful Energetic	Curious Social Playful
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	Moderate	High	High
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Low	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	High
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Playful	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Pixie-Bob are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Japanese Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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.	No data available	Difficult to Train: Japanese Bobtail 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, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	Affectionate	Intelligent	Active
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Pixie-Bob cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail vs Japanese Bobtail?	High: Pixie-Bob cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Japanese Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	The Pixie-Bob cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Japanese Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	Very dog-friendly: Pixie-Bob owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Japanese Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail vs Japanese Bobtail?	Outstanding: Pixie-Bob is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: American Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Japanese Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.

Pixie-Bob vs American Bobtail vs Japanese Bobtail Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Pixie-Bob cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Japanese Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Pixie-Bob or American Bobtail or Japanese Bobtail?	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.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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