When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. With long hair and a short ‘bobbed’ tail, an American Bobtail cat was born thanks to a genetic ...

Bobtail cats are unique, playful felines with short tails due to natural genetic mutations. Breeds like Japanese Bobtail, American Bobtail, Pixie-Bob, Manx, and Highlander each have distinct traits.

With long hair and a short ‘bobbed’ tail, an American Bobtail cat was born thanks to a genetic mutation after a couple visited Arizona and adopted a bobtail cat. After mating him with a female cat, ...