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The Kurilian Bobtail is a Japanese / Russian cat breed. It is a so-called nature race, ie. that the cat has lived naturally in the wild, and has been created without human intervention.
The Kurilian Bobtail is one of the few natural cat breeds in the world, and thus has a unique history and origin. The cat has existed for at least 100-150 years on the isolated island, Kurils, which lies between the Russian peninsula Kamchatka and the Japanese island, Hokkaido. It was reportedly Russian soldiers who brought the cat home from the islands in the mid-20th century. In the Kuril Islands, cats live in packs, much like wolves do. However, they are described as rare, and only have kittens once a year. The litters are also very small, and consist of only two to three kittens. In the open air, the cat is a bit smaller than when it has been bred. But despite its size of only 3-3½ kg, the cat is an excellent hunter and swimmer, and can catch both fish and hares up to 5 kg. Several locals have even reported that the cats have chased wild bears away. The breed was first exhibited in 1990. Here, however, it experienced some skepticism from the judges, who thought that the breed was just a variant of the Japanese Bobtail. However, a DNA analysis has later shown that this is not the case. In 1995, the breed was officially approved by the WAF (World Cat Federation). And in 2002, the FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline) recognized both the long-haired and short-haired versions of the breed.
The Kurilian Bobtail is a medium-sized, compact and muscular cat, with a powerful long and powerful body. The hind legs are longer than the forelegs. Due to its origin as a wild cat, the breed has a rather "wild" expression, which appeals to many people. The head is trapezoidal with a broad jaw and a strong and well-developed chin. The ears are medium-sized, slightly bent forward and pointed. The eyes are relatively broadly located on the face and can be either orange, green or white. The breed is available in both a long-haired and short-haired version, and is available in a wide range of different colors.
The males are typically much larger than the females and can weigh up to 8 kg, while the females typically weigh 3-5 kg.
The Kurilian Bobtail has a friendly, calm and peaceful personality and is described as being balanced by mind and nature. The breed is patient and affectionate and gets along well with both children and other pets. The cat is therefore well suited as a family cat, and can adapt to most environments.
The Kurilian Bobtail is also an intelligent, instructive and curious cat, and can thus, if you are patient, learn many different tricks and commands. It is not a very active breed, but it does like to play with their owner every now and then, or with his favorite toy.
Unlike most other cat breeds, the Kurilian Bobtail is very fond of water. Therefore, it is typically not a problem to give the cat a bath if it needs to. In the wild, the cat lives as a herd animal, and it is therefore not a cat that is suitable for being very alone.
Kurilian Bobtail is generally in good health. No hereditary diseases have been recorded in the breed. The cat has an average life expectancy of 15 to 20 years.
The Kurilian Bobtail has a moderate need for fur care. A brushing 1-2 times a week is typically enough. However, maybe a little more during shedding periods, which are three times a year. If the cat has access to an enclosed cat yard, the need for fur care may be a greater due to grass, branches, which can get stuck in the fur.
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