Pixie Bob Longhair
Animal welfare relevant breedLife 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.