Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Abyssinian	Japanese Bobtail	Pixie-Bob
Origins	Ethiopia	Japan	United States
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	10	59	34
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Abys	Japanese Truncated Cat	Pixie-Bob Cat
Price Which one is cheaper, Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob cat?	$900 to $1500	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	High	Low	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Male: 8 - 12 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 7 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 12 - 17 pounds, Female: 8 - 12 pounds
Bite Force	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Body Type	Foreign (Oriental) Abyssinian have a slender, elongated body with a narrow chest and long legs.	Semi-foreign Japanese Bobtail have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Substantial Pixie-Bob are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Pointed Medium Bobbed Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Ruddy Red Blue Fawn	All coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint. The most common pattern is the "mi-ke" (meaning three-fur), which is a tricolor of white, black, and red.	Spotted tabby pattern Colours range from light grey to reddish-brown with dark spots.
Coat What is the difference between Abyssinian, Japanese Bobtail and Pixie-Bob coats?	Shorthair	Long	Longhair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Short	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Muscular
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular	Flat-faced
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Sturdy	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Bobtail	Bobtail
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Calm More Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Long, focused and curious	Long, active and intelligent	Long, loyal and active
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Climbing Ability	High	Moderate	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Excellent	Excellent	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Moderate	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Good	Moderate

Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	1-3 Kittens	1-3 Kittens
Special Needs	Active Intelligent Requires mental stimulation	Social Low maintenance	Active Intelligent Requires stimulation
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs	High protein, low carbs
Solo Time Tolerance	High	High	High
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Low
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	14-15 years	14-16 years	13-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob cat?	The Abyssinian cat has a very high energy level.	The Japanese Bobtail cat has a very high energy level.	The Pixie-Bob cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	No Abyssinian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Japanese Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Pixie-Bob cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob?	High Abyssinians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Periodontal Disease	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Kinked Tail	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Cryptorchidism
Climate	Hot	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Hard	Medium

Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet meows and chirps	Melodious and varied sounds	Quiet and loyal sounds
Interaction With Other Pets	Generally good, enjoys companionship	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, loyal and friendly
Facial Expression	Alert and curious	Energetic and intelligent	Wild-looking and loyal
Tail Behavior	Flicks tail when excited	Energetic and intelligent tail movements	Wild-looking and loyal tail movements
Explorer Instincts	High	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	High	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	High	Moderate
Play Style	Active Curious Interactive	Curious Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Friendly 😊	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	High	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	High	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	High	High	Medium
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Energetic Explorer. Abyssinian are extremely playful and energetic.	Active Adventurer. Japanese Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Pixie-Bob are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Highly Trainable: Abyssinian cat breeds are the most intelligent, responsive, and eager to learn, making them excellent candidates for training, obedience, and tricks.	Difficult to Train: Japanese Bobtail cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Difficult to Train: Pixie-Bob cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Active	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Abyssinian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Japanese Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pixie-Bob cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob?	High: Abyssinian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Japanese Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Pixie-Bob cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	The Abyssinian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Japanese Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Pixie-Bob cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Dog-friendly: Abyssinian cats generally get on well with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: Japanese Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Pixie-Bob owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob?	Outstanding: Abyssinian is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Japanese Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: Pixie-Bob is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Abyssinian vs Japanese Bobtail vs Pixie-Bob Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	High	Moderate	Low
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the Abyssinian coat in good condition.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Japanese Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Pixie-Bob cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Abyssinian or Japanese Bobtail or Pixie-Bob?	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.

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