Mekong Bobtail
Body TypeForeign
CoatShort
Weight4 kg
Life Span12-15
OriginThailand/Russia
TemperamentPlayful, Loyal, Social
Colors & PatternsSeal Point, Blue Point, Chocolate Point, Lilac Point, Red Point
About the Mekong Bobtail
A pointed breed with a naturally short kinked tail, named for the Mekong River region of its ancestors. Brought from Southeast Asia to Russia in the 19th century and refined there. Each bobbed tail is unique. Blue-eyed, social, and famously dog-like, often following owners everywhere.
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