Pixie Bob

The Pixie Bob is a loyal feline friend, brilliant and sweet by nature, and makes a great companion. There are speculations that this cat breed is an offspring of a bobcat and a domestic shorthair. However, the DNA testing shows that they are entirely amiable cat breed with all characteristics of a domestic cat. The cat’s personality may have been conditioned with a wild passion, but this cat is a mellow sweetheart from the inside.

Pixie Bobs are a large cat breed with a sturdy structure and look a lot like a bobcat. Overall they are a beautiful cat breed with a playful disposition. They are found in both long and short hair with a thick double coat that is coarse to touch. You may find a Pixie Bob in different colors such as orange, light gray, fawn, or black with patterns in them. They have a medium to large head with a broad muzzle and wide nose.

They have a medium-sized deep set of eyes of gold, green, or brown in color. Ong legs with the hind legs a bit longer in size. They have large and fleshy toes with a short tails that are usually curled up. Another trait is that the Pixie Bob is a polydactyl, usually with five toes per front foot and four at the back.

This cat breed enjoys laid back life and loves spending time with their family. They have incredible talent to bond up with anyone in the family, especially with their favorite human. You won’t find this cat making much noise or initiating a conversion unless required. However, they will definitely communicate by occasional chirrups or head butts to explain their viewpoint about you or anything. They are very much affectionate towards their human family and even enjoy leashed walks in the evening or morning.

Pixie Bobs are equally good with children and are quite gentle even while playing with them. This fantastic cat breed is friendly towards other cats and pets when they are patiently introduced and given ample time to get along well with each other. You’ll love the fact that Pixie Bob is an excellent travel companion. They are already social enough to carry themselves well outside among people.

Their character made them stand apart from other popular breeds such as Manx and the Japanese Bobtail. The cat was recognized in 1993 by the International Cat Association. Today, the Pixie Bob is one of the most popular cat breeds and has been enjoying their status as a lovely companion and house cat.

This beautiful cat breed is usually healthy and does not usually carry any diseases inherited by genetic conditions. However, like most other cats, the Pixie Bob may suffer from certain diseases such as hardening of the heart muscle, kidney problems, cryptorchidism, dystocia, difficulty in delivering kittens, and thickening of the uterus layers. Like most other cats, the Pixie Bob may also experience certain bacterial and fungal infections that lead to parvo, rabies, and distemper. Regular vet visit and vaccination is highly recommended.

Although not hyperactive, Pixie Bob requires some amount of exercise to keep themselves fit and engaged. They are all good by themselves and do not need human involvement to play. But you can still bring home a cat tree or scratch post for them to climb and mount over, observing you and the surrounding. This cat breed is not playful but not destructive, and therefore, you can bring home some fun interactive toys to play with. You can help them mentally stimulated by spending some quality playtime with them. Games specially designed for cats, laser points on the wall, and finding the treats are some of the super exciting games your Pixie will love.

Pixie Bob does not need any particular unique diet plan. No matter what you choose to feed, make sure, you feed your kitty high-quality cat food that has all the vital nutrients and amino acids. Feed your kitty twice daily with an equal proportion of food. You can always contact us to explore the variety of cat food and learn which food is best for your kitty. For Pixie Bob kitten, feed 3-4 times a day.

Pixie Bob does shed, and grooming them is not easy. Since they have a thick coat, you need to brush their coat regularly to maintain a clean and tidy look. Brush your cat coat regularly, say, every week twice to remove loose hair from the body and spread natural oils. Brushing will also help in removing tangles and prevent matting. Trimming their nails every month or whenever needed is necessary, and brushing their teeth almost every day is highly recommended. Whenever you groom your kitty, make sure to check or monitor their body to find any irritated skin or any kind of abnormality that might need your immediate attention.