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

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Name	Pixie-Bob	Japanese Bobtail	American Bobtail
Origins	United States	Japan	United States
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Group	Mutation	Mutation	Mutation
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pixie-Bob Cat	Japanese Truncated Cat	American Bobbytail American Bobtail Shorthair
Price Which one is cheaper, Pixie-Bob vs Japanese Bobtail vs American Bobtail cat?	$1000 to $2500	$800 to $1500	$600 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Low	Moderate
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 Japanese Bobtail vs American Bobtail Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Pixie-Bob or Japanese Bobtail or American Bobtail cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Pixie-Bob or Japanese Bobtail or American Bobtail?	Male: 12 - 17 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds	Male: 7 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Substantial Pixie-Bob 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.	Substantial American Bobtail are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Bobbed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Medium Rounded 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 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.	All colors and patterns
Coat What is the difference between Pixie-Bob, Japanese Bobtail and American Bobtail coats?	Longhair	Long	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Short
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Muscular	Solid	Robust
Head Shape	Flat-faced	Triangular	Square
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Wide-set
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Short
Fur Texture	Short Dense	Soft Curled	Short Shaggy
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	High
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Fine	Sturdy	Sturdy
Tail Length	Bobtail	Bobtail	Bobtail
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Average

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

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

Pixie-Bob vs Japanese Bobtail vs American Bobtail Health Comparison

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

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

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

Pixie-Bob vs Japanese Bobtail vs American Bobtail Grooming Comparison

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

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