American Bobtail — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

companion_breed_standard_american_bobtail_cat

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The American Bobtail is a medium to large, naturally bobtailed cat with a noticeably athletic and wild appearance (CFA).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Any genetically possible color or combination of colors is allowed, with preference given to those enhancing the natural wild look (CFA).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* All eye colors are acceptable, including copper, gold, yellow, or green; blue eyes occur in bi-color, van, colorpoint, lynx point, or odd-eyed white cats (CFA).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications are a total lack of tail or a full-length tail, and a delicate bone structure (CFA).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Penalties apply for a tail too long or too short affecting balance, a kinked or rigid tail, round eyes, a weak chin, or a cottony coat (CFA).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed matures gradually over a period of three years, with allowances for slow development (CFA).