Pixie-bob

About the breed

The Pixie-bob is a large short-tailed American cat resembling a small lynx, yet known for a gentle nature, intelligence and love of family.

Breed history

The breed history begins with a domestic cat named Pixie, who produced short-tailed kittens in 1985. TICA recognized the breed in 1994, and the American association followed in 2005.

Appearance and features

The Pixie-bob is a powerful cat with a massive body, broad chest, short tail, hind legs slightly longer than the front and a spotted tabby coat pattern. Size: medium-large size. Weight: males: 5.5–8 kg, females: 3.5–5.5 kg. Coat: short-haired, dense with a thick undercoat. Typical colours: spotted brown tabby.

Temperament

The breed is patient, intelligent and very family-oriented. The Pixie-bob loves children, joins home life, handles travel well and is usually calm with new people.

Care and lifestyle

The dense undercoated coat needs weekly brushing. Bathing every few months is enough, while teeth, ears, eyes and claws need regular hygiene.

Health

The Pixie-bob is usually healthy; the short tail is not considered a body-wide problem, but the breed can gain weight, so diet control is important.

Best suited for

Best suited for: families with children, active owners, people wanting a smart, calm cat that can travel with the family.

Temperament and behavior

The breed is patient, intelligent and very family-oriented. The Pixie-bob loves children, joins home life, handles travel well and is usually calm with new people.

Stable behaviour depends on daily attention, a safe environment, play activity and respect for the cat's personal space.

Care and keeping

The dense undercoated coat needs weekly brushing. Bathing every few months is enough, while teeth, ears, eyes and claws need regular hygiene.

Daily routine

Regular play, clean water, quality food, scratching posts, safe resting spots and routine preventive checks are useful.