Physical Description

• Luxurious fur comes in medium, semi-dense shorthairand medium-length longhair
• Coat is naturally water-resistant
• Naturally bobbed tail; no two tails are exactly the same
• Average tail length is 1 to 4 inches
• Broad wedge-shaped head
• Large almond-shaped eyes
• Noted for its wild look
• Well-muscled, athletic animal
• Resembles and moves like a bobtailed wildcat
• Slow maturing breed; takes two to three years to reach full adulthood

Temperament

• Very smart, affectionate, gentle, adaptable
• Noted for their 'dog-like' personalities and devotion to their owners
• Good with most dogs and new people or pets

At Home

• Bonds with its family
• Does best indoors
• Needs sufficient scratching device
• Declawing is not recommended
• Kittens are available after 12-16 weeks

Grooming

• Trim nails regularly

Fun Facts

• Have made good travel companions for long haul truck drivers if introduced to travel at a young age
• Found to be well-behaved and sensitive to people in distress; used by psychotherapists in their treatment programs