Pixie Bob

...Cat Breed

		An American Bobcat    The Pixie Bob cat is a distinctive breed with bobcat heritage. Adding to the breed's wild appearance is Polydactyl which is a numerous toed paws, this is common among this cat breed. This unusual paw does not interfere with their ability to move around.    Despite their probable wild origin, Pixie Bob is a truly domesticated cat. They are large affectionate cats with an exotic appearance; owners of this cat breed are simply charmed by their personality and looks.

History

   The legend is that this cat breed was originated through a natural occurrence of mating between a wild Bobcat and a domestic cat. Regardless of the legend, the Pixie Bob cat has a remarkable resemblance to the Native American Bobcat.
   Carol Ann Brewer originally developed this breed in Washington State. Carol called her first cat a "Legend Cat", and within one year, she had acquired an additional cat with similar "legend" and another of uncertain origin, but its size, appearance and tail length convinced her to use this male cat to form the a foundation of this breeding program.
   A female kitten named "Pixie" was born from the union of two of these original cats. She was covered with muted spotting on her reddish-fawn coat and had a very wild face, resembling that of a Bobcat. The name of this kitten "Pixie" then became the name sake for this cat breed.

Description

   Pixie Bob cats are relatively large and have an exotic appearance resembling the Native American Bobcat. A straight foot Pixie Bob cat has the normal number of toes usually allotted to a cat, five in the front and four in the back.
   Many Pixie Bobs also have Lynx tufting on their ear tips. A poly or polydactyl Pixie Bob has more than the usual number of toes. Being polydactyl is such a dominant trait that this is the only cat breed accepted for show with more than the usual number of toes.

Temperament

   Pixie Bob cats are affectionate and intelligent with a dog-like devotion that makes them a great companion and pet. These highly intelligent cats will train easily to walk on a harness and quickly learn to fetch and play other games.
   Loyal cats, Pixie Bobs exhibit an unusually strong bond with their family and make excellent companions for children. This cat breed is very adaptable and enjoys traveling and gets along very well with other animals.
   They are also extremely quiet cats with only an occasional chirp, when they feel like talking.