Despite its fierce looks, this hefty and muscular cat has a sweet temperament and is very affectionate and social.
Like the mountain bobcat from which it derives its name, the Pixiebob has a thick coat, tufted ears, a pointed face, and a powerful body, and it moves with loose-limbed grace. A common feature of this breed—which, unusually, is accepted in the breed standard—is the occurrence of extra toes (polydactylism) on one or more paws.
Both the Pixiebob shorthair and a longhaired variant have richly colored, spotted coats that complete the illusion of a wildcat. Despite appearances, the Pixiebob is entirely domestic in character, loves family life, clings to its owners, plays with children, and good-naturedly accepts other pets.
Origin: US, 1980s
Breed registries: TICA
Weight range: 9–18lb (4–8kg)
Grooming: Weekly
Colors and patterns: Brown-spotted tabby only.
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