The Japanese Bobtail is an ancient breed from Japan, known for its distinctive bunny-like bobbed tail and its role as a symbol of good luck in Japanese culture. Active, intelligent, and vocal, Japanese Bobtails are engaged companions who love to play and talk. The famous Maneki-neko, the waving lucky cat figurine, is modelled on this breed.
My Japanese Bobtail is the ideal play companion for my children. She matches their energy when they want to play, signals clearly when she is done, and never resorts to claws. She is patient within reasonable limits and has taught my children to read her signals. She is a wonderful, active companion…
Read full review →My Japanese Bobtail connects me to a long tradition of human-cat companionship in Japan. She is a healthy, balanced cat who has evolved alongside humans for centuries. She is affectionate, active, and well-calibrated as a companion. Her distinctively bobbed tail and her good-natured personality make…
Read full review →My Japanese Bobtail is the living version of the Maneki-neko figure and she brings that same energy of warmth and good fortune to our home. She is sociable, affectionate, and genuinely joyful in her engagement with life. She gets on well with my children and my other cat. She is a beautiful, healthy…
Read full review →My Japanese Bobtail's tricolour pattern and distinctive bobbed tail are beautiful and unique. She carries herself with elegant confidence and is immediately distinctive in appearance. Her tail puffs up when she is excited and gives her a permanently cheerful expression. She is as beautiful inside as…
Read full review →My Japanese Bobtail has been remarkably healthy in eight years. The natural gene pool of this ancient breed contributes to genuine robustness. She has had no significant health issues and is still active and engaged as she ages. The breed's longevity and health are genuine assets. She is a reliable,…
Read full review →My Japanese Bobtail plays more actively than any cat I have previously owned. He chases, leaps, retrieves, and invents new games daily. His bobtail is distinctive and he carries it with apparent pride. He is vocal in a sing-song way that I find charming rather than annoying. He is genuinely entertai…
Read full review →My Japanese Bobtail has been the most fortunate addition to my life. She is playful, vocal, and genuinely funny. She carries her bobbed tail upright like a flag and it bounces when she moves. She is an active, engaging presence in my home and has made me laugh every day for five years. She is health…
Read full review →My Japanese Bobtail is a wonderful cat but he is more vocal than I anticipated. He narrates his activities, asks for things persistently, and talks back when I speak to him. I have grown fond of the communication but it was unexpected. If you prefer a quiet cat this breed needs careful consideration…
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