American Bobtail
The call of the wild comes home to your lap! The American Bobtail is a medium to large, naturally occurring, bobtailed cat. Published data on this breed is thin, so some details below are missing rather than guessed.
Last updated: October 2026 · 4 sources · see sources
| Coat | Longhair [1] |
|---|---|
| Look | The American Bobtail is a medium to large, naturally occurring, bobtailed cat. [1] |
| Personality | The call of the wild comes home to your lap! [1] |
| Recognized by | CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) [1] |
Activity and exercise
The call of the wild comes home to your lap! American Bobtails combine the untamed, exotic look of a hunting cat with a mellow, adaptable personality and a very high level of intelligence. [1]
Grooming
This is not a breed that requires a major time commitment in the grooming department. The American Bobtail’s coat, even the long-haired version, is easily maintained with weekly brushing or combing. [1]
Health issues to budget for
We couldn't find a vet-reviewed list of breed-specific health issues for this breed, so we don't list any. Budget for the general cat costs below and ask your vet or breeder about screening. [1]
Estimated costs
| Item | Estimate | Src |
|---|---|---|
| Routine vet visit, any cat (owner bills) | $190–$525 | [2] |
| Yearly cost of a cat, any breed (ASPCA 2021) | $1,149 | [3] |
| Average accident & illness insurance, cat (US 2025) | $435/year | [4] |
Breed-specific price data is rare. These figures are for cats in general or for the conditions above, not a quote for your pet.
Did you know?
- The call of the wild comes home to your lap! [1]
- American Bobtails are classified as a mutation breed because of their short tails. [1]
- Because of their self-sufficient ancestors, who had to fend for themselves in a variety of environments, American Bobtails possess an unusually high level of intelligence. [1]
Good fit for
- Our sources don't publish fit ratings for this breed. Meet the breed, talk to breeders or rescues, and read the profile above.