Image Copyright 1993 Chanan. The Japanese Bobtail is a rare and ancient breed, found in Japan and across most of southeast Asia. The breed has been depicted in works of art that we know to be centuries old. One of the more famous surrounds the maneki-neko, the beckoning cat, which is a stylized rendition of a Bobtail seated with one paw raised.
Japanese Bobtails come in both shorthaired and semi-longhaired varieties.
The tail is naturally short, and never cut or docked. The prototypical Japanese Bobtail temperament is strong-willed, active, and energetic, but very affectionate to its family. In contrast, the Bobtail can easily learn to do something, such as go for walks on a leash, as long as it is made a fun game for the cat. The Japanese Bobtail is an active cat. Three days later, new kitten delivered, there was peace in the family once more.