Pixie Bob ~ Brown Tabby
Pixie Bob ~ SorreTabby
Pixie Bob
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Pixie Bob ~ Brown Tabby
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Pixie Bob ~ SorreTabby
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| In 1985, Carol Ann Brewer, a breeder in Washington state, had a female cat named Pixie who was polydactyl (with more toes than normal). After mating, possibly with a small bobcat, Pixie produced a litter in which some kittens resembled the father (spotted coat, broad ears, etc.). They were called Pixie Bobs. The new breed was recognized by T.I.C.A., which published a standard in 1998. The same year, France also approved the breed. |
| Gentle personality .The Pixie-Bob is a unique breed of cat with bobcat heritage. The original Pixie-Bob is virtually quiet with the exception of chirping and chittering noises. The Pixie-Bob is interactive, never hyperactive and very dog-like in devotion and trainability. Their temperament and attitude is well covered in the standard. |
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Head
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Medium to large. Inverted wide pear. |
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Eyes
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Medium. Flat on top, bottom lid angled slightly upward toward outside of eye, making a soft triangle. |
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Ears
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Large at base, slightly rounded. |
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Nose
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Wide, slightly convex. Large nose leather, brick in color. |
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Neck
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Thick, well-muscled. Of average length, in proportion to body. |
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Body
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Medium to large. Substantial and rangy but with great depth. |
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Paw
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The Pixie-Bob is the only breed of cat currently accepted by any association that allows polydacty, also commonly known as seven-toed, although there can be more or less than seven. Polydacty most commonly occurs on the front feet only, but cats with more toes on both the front and back can also be found occasionally. |
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Tail
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Short tail. Naturally short articulated tail is desirable, however, kinks and knots are acceptable. |
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Coat
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The shorthair coat must stand up off the body, being soft and wooly and having "loft", so it is resilient to the touch and quite water proof. Along the top of the back will be found some black, coarse guard hair. The agouti hairs must have many bands adding four colors to the coat: dark mouse gray at the base, lighter shades of rufussing (warm tones) for ground color, black or brown bands for the spotting and white ticking on the end of each hair. It is to be expected that during the summer months (or in areas with hotter weather) that the coat may be less dense and lie somewhat closer on the body. Belly hair is always longer than the rest of the coat. Facial hair is full and the direction of the hair grown on the must be downward. |
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Fault
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Coat that is too dark; belly hair too dark, a close lying coat; head too flat; muzzle too short; head too round; round eyes; a tail not meeting the standard; white lockets |
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Pixie Bobs thrive on human attention and prefer the comforts of home to the call of the wild. If you're looking for a big, loveable, lug of a cat with a truly exotic appearance, the Pixie-Bob could well be the cat for you. |
| Infectious diseases and parasites. |