American Bobtail Cat Breed Pictures,Characteristics, & Facts

Size: Medium-large, 7 to 16 lbs

Energy Level: 5/5

Talkative: 3/5

Coat: Medium- to long-haired coat that doesn't mat

Hypoallergenic: No

Seeking: Anyone who's affectionate and willing to play

Child Friendly: Yes

Personality Snapshot: Sociable, affectionate, intelligent, easily trained, loves company

American Bobtail Cat Looks

My biggest asset is definitely my rather unusual bobbed tail, which is my namesake. It can be around 2 to 4 inches long and gives me a rugged appearance that you'd only normally see on my relatives that live in the wild.

My tail's even got either a noticeable kink or knobby curve at the end that makes it really eye-catching. Just between the two of us, I think my tail is even more majestic than that of a Japanese Bobtail's, Kurilians, Pixie Bob's or a Manx cat's because it has a unique hypnotic sway to it that turns heads wherever I go, 'though admittedly, I don't get out much.

My friends tell me that I have a fairly muscular body. Well, compared to other cats, I do have a pretty fleshy physique that makes me look somewhat buff and athletic. Some of them even say that I closely resemble my cousin, Lynx, with my big, slanting ears and wiry legs!

I have a blocky head that tapers down to a short neck. My parents told me that my neck isn't actually short.

History

There's a bit of mystery involved with the Dachsador. It's believed the breed was invented during the last couple of decades, but their exact origin story is still unknown.

When it comes to the Dachsador's parent breeds, the Labrador Retriever originates from Canada, where they were originally bred for hunting and retrieving before settling into a role as a guide dog. These days, the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular dogs in the United States.

The Dachshund comes from Germany, where they gained a reputation as a skilled badger hunter. The breed's name becomes "badger hound" when translated from German! Since then, the Dachshund has embraced a role as a top notch companion dog.

The Dachsador has become known as a designer dog breed, but many of them unfortunately end up in shelters. So consider contacting your local rescue groups and shelters if you're thinking about adding the Dachsador to your home.

How to Keep Me Healthy

It really doesn't take much when it comes to keeping me happy and healthy. To tell you the truth, I am quite self-sufficient and don't need as much attention compared to other felines. Let me give you two very good reasons why.

First, my coat is resilient to matting. Now while it will need a careful brush or two from time to time to keep it clean and dirt-free, you won't need to slave away at it for hours on end compared to the coat of my friend, the Persian. This also means I won't need a bath until it's really necessary. Just keep in mind that I shed the most during fall and spring.

Second, I am not prone to dental issues like gum disease and teeth problems. I simply require a weekly meticulous brushing and that's pretty much it. Don't forget to trim my nails every two weeks though. They tend to grow really fast, especially when I stay indoors most of the time.

However, compared to other felines, I've got a shortened spine and have the tendency to become obese if my food intake is not monitored carefully. Besides checking if my food portions are right, I really do need my exercise. So play with me, okay