Introduction
The Pixie Bob is a new breed of cat which closely resembles a miniature Bobcat. It was once believed that the Pixie Bob was the result of a cross between a Bobcat and a domestic cat, but DNA tests have proven the Pixie Bob is 100% domesticated cat with no trace of wild cat in the gene pool.
The Pixie Bob is a light cream to brown color with thick short, or long, hair and beautiful dark lines and spots. They have a medium to large body size with a stocky athletic muscular build, pointed faces, and alert yellow eyes.
The Pixie Bob has a short bob tail with a very short poof of fur on the end, and their coat is very easy to care for.
Temperament
Pixie Bob cats are extremely devoted to their human caretaker, so much so that they are sometimes called a ‘dog cat’ because of their strong need for companionship, attention, and affection. They can be left at home alone during the day, but pet owners need to be prepared to lavish plenty of attention on their Pixie Bob once they walk through the door.
The Pixie Bob is very intelligent, loves to play, and can even be trained to fetch. While the Pixie Bob loves to communicate with its owner through physical gestures, this is a very quiet breed of cat that meows only occasionally.
Health
This breed is so new that an average life expectancy and health traits have not yet been established, but so far they seem to be a healthy breed which will most likely have a long life expectancy.
History
The Pixie Bob breed was established by Carol Ann Brewer in 1985 from large domestic cats that she had acquired and bred together. At first Carol Brewer believed the cats could have possibly been related to the Bobcat, but DNA tests have shown that they bear no relation to their ancestors in the wild.
The Pixie Bob was recognized as a distinct cat breed by the International Cat Association in 1995, and breeders are currently trying to obtain acceptance for their Pixie Bob breed with the Cat Fanciers Association.