Pixie Bob Longhair

Animal welfare relevant breed

Life expectancy

15 years

Height

Medium

Weight

6 kg

Coat texture

medium length / dense / waterproof

Coat color

brown tabby

Common illnesses

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy / breeding for animal-protection purposes and extreme breeding / restricted ability to jump, sometimes vestibular disease and restricted body language because of missing tail / scrotal abnormalities / slow labour / endometrial hyperplasia / polydactylia

Food expenses per month in €

about € 48

Suitable for children

Rather yes

Compatible with other animals

Rather not

First cat suitable

Rather yes

Needs a balcony

Rather not

Needs to go free

No

Activity

High

Attention

Needs much attention

Care and grooming

Medium grooming effort

Nature

intelligent / playful / vivid / curious / cuddly / social / focused on humans / active / desires freedom / soft / attentive

Common illnesses

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy / breeding for animal-protection purposes and extreme breeding / restricted ability to jump, sometimes vestibular disease and restricted body language because of missing tail / scrotal abnormalities / slow labour / endometrial hyperplasia / polydactylia

Place of origin

USA

Short description

The Pixie Bob Longhair as a well-tempered character and loves both playing and cuddles. Because of her short tail her mobility can be limited, which does not keep her from hunting. She needs varying activites, best would be access to an outdoor space.

This information is indicative and adheres to the breed standard. Each animal is an individual and has a personal character, as well as its own needs. Thus, a breed is not a guarantee of certain behaviors, etc.