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Is my new short-tailed tabby kitten an American Bobtail cat breed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I'm going to adopt a kitten tomorrow. He's a tabby kitten. His tail is short. I'm wondering, is he considering as an american bobtail cat?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 29th, 2018

A picture of the ktity would help determine that. However, these are two very different breeds, so it is unlikely. Here is what an american bobtail cat looks like http://cattime.com/cat-breeds/american-bobtail-cats#/slide/1 You can also repost your question with a picture of the kitty if you are unsure. There is likely another explanation to your kitties short tail, such as birth defect or previous injury and subsequent docking of the tail.

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