Kurilian Bobtail
Body TypeMedium
CoatSemi-long
Weight5 kg
Life Span12-15
OriginKuril Islands (Russia)
TemperamentGentle, Intelligent, Adaptable
Colors & PatternsAll colors except colorpoint
About the Kurilian Bobtail
A natural breed from the remote Kuril Islands between Russia and Japan. The pom-pom tail of 2 to 10 coiled and kinked vertebrae is unique to each cat. Excellent hunters famed for catching fish in streams. Hardy, healthy, and unusually devoted to their families.
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