{"id":1835,"date":"2021-04-19T22:35:43","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T20:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlinecatworld.com\/?p=1835"},"modified":"2022-03-07T20:15:53","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T19:15:53","slug":"pixie-bob","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinecatworld.com\/pixie-bob\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pixie-Bob: a social and muscular cat"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pixie-Bob is a cat known for its bright appearance and a little temperament. The Pixie-Bob comes in two different types, either with short hair or long hair. A Pixie-Bob is similar to a normal Bobcat and is usually found in North America. Although this cat especially likes to play with other Bobcats, it often binds very well to people.<\/strong> This breed is quite new, because it only exists since 1985. Since then, this cat has been a warm part of many households. You can read why this cat is a popular part of many households in this text.<\/p>\n

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The history of the Pixie-Bob<\/h2>\n

There are many different stories about the origin of this breed. The most common is the story about the Pixie-Bob and the American Bobcat. It is said that this cat originates from this breed. After some DNA-tests no evidence has been found to confirm this story, so this story is not supported by hard evidence yet.<\/p>\n

A story that also goes around and could contain a little more truth is the story of Carol Ann Brewer, who lives in Washington. In 1985 Carol founded a foundation known for a classic, striped cat. What is most striking about these cats is the fact that they have a very short tail. This is also one of the most important characteristics of this species. She called this cat the Pixie.<\/p>\n

The original Pixie was a big cat that looked very much like a Lynx<\/strong>. They wanted to confirm these characteristics in a separate breed. Together with some other breeders they started breeding the Pixie. The breeding was done by very serious and dedicated breeders. About ten years later this breed was finally recognized by the TICA and the Pixie-Bob was born.<\/p>\n

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The character of the Pixie-Bob: loving and loyal, but also active and playful<\/h2>\n

The Pixie-Bob often looks quite wild. This is almost the opposite of what it really is. The Pixie-Bob is very loving and very loyal. There can be some differences in behaviour, this mainly depends on the different species of the cat that have arisen during the breeding process. In general you can say that the Pixie-Bob is a social and intelligent cat that is very curious and playful. A warm addition to your household.<\/p>\n

This cat is as mentioned a real family cat. The only answer to the question if this cat is suitable for your household is a definite yes. Because despite the fact that it is an active cat and likes to play outside, it also likes to play and relax in a warm room. He likes to play with children. In addition, this species is also quite tolerant towards other pets, which can be a big advantage when you look at other cats. Taking in several breeds? It certainly can, because the Pixie-Bob is a real domestic cat that gets along well with other cats. If you are looking for an active, playful but also loving and loyal cat, a Pixie-Bob might be the right choice for you.<\/p>\n

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Appearance: a Lynx lookalike<\/h2>\n

The Pixie-Bob has characteristics similar to a lynx. This means the following:<\/p>\n