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Roberta

Manx

Female, 1 yr 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Gray, Blue or Silver Tabby
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Speedy

Tabby

Male, adult

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown or Chocolate
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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Boots

Tabby

Male, adult

Columbus, OH

Color
Gray or Blue
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Fireball

Tabby

Male, adult

Columbus, OH

Color
Orange or Red
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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Sam

Tabby

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos

Pickerington, OH

Color
Orange or Red Tabby
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Lulu

Tabby

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos

Pickerington, OH

Color
Brown Tabby
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Puddin’

Tabby

Male, adult

Pickerington, OH

Color
Brown Tabby
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Purrnado

Manx Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 4 mos

Granville, OH

Color
White
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Ravioli

Manx Domestic Longhair

Male, 5 yrs

Granville, OH

Color
Brown Tabby
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Rosco

Tabby

Male, young

Mount Gilead, OH

Color
Tortoiseshell
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Adopting a American Bobtail

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an American Bobtail - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

Adopting an American Bobtail from a shelter or rescue typically costs around $50 to $150 and includes a basic exam, preventatives, vaccines, microchipping, and spay/neuter. Conversely, buying an American Bobtail from a breeder can be prohibitively expensive, costing $1,200 to $1,500.

The easiest way to adopt an American Bobtail is through checking shelters and cat rescues. A great place to start is with a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available American Bobtails in your area.

American Bobtail fun facts

Fun Facts:

The American Bobtail is the result of a genetic mutation.

The average length of the American Bobtail's tail is 1-4 inches.

Legend has it this breed was created by an interspecies love connection: the mating of domestic cat with bobcat (an indigenous North American spotted cat).

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American Bobtail Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about American Bobtail types to temperament and health issues to popular American Bobtail mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.