Japanese Bobtails have unique Oriental features, strong build and well-developed muscles. The body hair is very smooth and all coat colors are recognized, but the white, black and tan mixes are the most popular. It has a cheerful personality, attaches great importance to feelings, and takes care of kittens in every possible way. So how much is a Japanese bobtail cat? Next, let's learn about it with the editor.

How much does a Japanese bobtail cat cost?

Japanese bobtail cats, also known as Lucky Cats, are very popular in Japan. As soon as cat friends hear about the lucky charm, they will definitely want to take one home. The purchase price of Japanese Bobtails is around 8,000-10,000. Those above 10,000 have white as the basic color, three-color ones are more expensive, and there are dark colors similar to tiger belts with stripes and other colors.

The Japanese Bobtail is one of the oldest surviving cats in Japan. It has a lively personality, a mischievous kinship, and its appearance is very gorgeous, just like delicate Japanese porcelain. In the long history, rich folklore has also been derived, and the most familiar lucky cat is one of them. Those cats with special red, black and white patterns on their bodies are called Mi- Ke (pronounced mi K, which means three kinds of hair in Japanese), this cat is considered a symbol of luck. In addition, the Japanese bobtail cat is also very popular among many internationally renowned artists. For example, the image of the Japanese bobtail cat can often be seen in the works of ukiyo-e masters such as Utagawa Nguo and Utagawa Hiroshige. It is lucky symbol.

Character Traits:

The Japanese Bobtail is an active, sweet, loving and very intelligent breed, They like to be around humans, remember their names, and respond when someone calls them. They are very people-oriented, want to be the center of family life, watch TV, read books with you, and go with you to greet guests when the doorbell rings. The Japanese Bobtail cat is also very adaptable, and can be comfortable in the face of the noisy family environment, even the displaced RV life.

Care:

Because the undercoat of Japanese Shorthairs is relatively sparse, both shorthair and longhair breeds are very easy to groom , As long as you comb regularly every week to remove dead hair, there will be almost no hair knots, and because the coat of Japanese bobtail cats is relatively waterproof, the frequency of bathing does not need to be too high, and extra care should be taken when bathing Pay attention to their tails, you can soak them with warm water first, and the movements must be gentle during the cleaning process. Additionally, Japanese Bobtails should trim their nails every two weeks.

Japanese Bobtails need frequent brushing to prevent periodontal disease, preferably once a day, if not possible, at least Oral care is also performed twice a week. When cleaning the eyes, you can use a cotton ball or a soft damp cloth to wipe their eyes. When wiping, pay attention to using different cotton balls or different areas of the damp cloth for the two eyes to avoid cross infection.

The owner needs to pay more attention to the ears of the Japanese Bobtail cat. If you need to clean it, you can wipe it with a cotton swab dipped in 1:1 diluted apple cider vinegar, and pay attention during the wiping process, so as not to hurt the cat inside of the ear.

Japanese Bobtails first appeared in North America in 1968, when Elizabeth Freret imported three Japanese Bobtails from Japan to the United States. At about the same time, another one. Breeder Lynn Beck, who travels frequently to Japan, also began to introduce Japanese Bobtails and established the first cattery in the United States dedicated to Japanese Bobtails. Baker then started a breeding program for Japanese Bobtails in North America with like-minded Freyri, who hoped to restore the look of Japanese Bobtails depicted in Japanese art from the 16th and 17th centuries. In the process, they also co-authored the first breed standard for Japanese Bobtails.

The long-haired variant of the Japanese Bobtail has been featured in art in the Hokkaido region for many years. Because of their longer coat, they have a larger, more fluffy tail, but like the short-haired Japanese Bobtail, the long-haired variant has a single coat, so they don't appear to be bushy. In February 1991, they were accepted by the CFA and allowed to compete as AOVs (other breeds). In 1993, the CFA officially recognized the long-haired variant of the Japanese Bobtail. Since then, the long-haired Japanese Bobtail has been accepted and loved by more and more breeders, judges and pet families. Pets needs. From an ancient natural breed, after a series of mutations and natural selection for survival of the fittest in difficult circumstances, the Japanese Bobtail has evolved into a breed appreciated and loved by cat lovers.