Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Japanese Bobtail	American Curl
Origins	Japan	United States
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Group	Mutation	Mutation
Popularity Rank	59	58
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Japanese Truncated Cat	Peter Pan of cats
Price Which one is cheaper, Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl cat?	$800 to $1500	$1000 to $2000
Cost Of Ownership	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)

Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl cat?	Small The small-sized cats usually weigh 5-11 pounds and are 7-10 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.
Weight Which is heavier, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl cat?	Male: 7 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds	Male: 8 - 10 pounds, Female: 6 - 8 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Japanese Bobtail have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Semi-foreign American Curl have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.
Ear Shape	Pointed Medium Wide-set	Small Wide-set Curled back
Eye Color	Gold Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	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.	All colors and patterns
Coat What is the difference between Japanese Bobtail and American Curl coats?	Long	Semi-long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Long
Musculature	Solid	Slender
Head Shape	Triangular	Triangular
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Almond-shaped	Oval
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Small
Nose Structure	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Soft Curled	Soft Curled
Bone Density	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High
Bone Structure	Sturdy	Fine
Tail Length	Bobtail	Curled
Sleep Patterns	Calm More Sleep	Average

Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Special Abilities Comparison

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

Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Health Comparison

Litter Size	1-3 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Social Low maintenance	Social Gentle Regular ear cleaning
Breeding	Requires genetic management, small to moderate litter size	Requires careful selection, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	High	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low
Feeding Schedule	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Moderate
Life Expectancy Do Japanese Bobtail cats live longer than American Curl?	14-16 years	12-16 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl cat?	The Japanese Bobtail cat has a very high energy level.	The American Curl cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl?	No Japanese Bobtail cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No American Curl cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Upper Respiratory Infections Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Kinked Tail	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Dental Problems Ear Infections
Climate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Low
Heat Tolerance	Medium	High
Breeding Difficulty	Hard	Hard

Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Melodious and varied sounds	Soft and gentle meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Excellent, very social and friendly	Good, sociable and friendly
Facial Expression	Energetic and intelligent	Affectionate and curious
Tail Behavior	Energetic and intelligent tail movements	Curled tail, often raised
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Low
Independence	Moderate	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate
Play Style	Curious Social Playful	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Low
Curiosity	High	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Low ⬇️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Low	Low
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Easy
Agility	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	High	Low
Activity	Moderately Active	Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	High Friendly Adaptable
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Japanese Bobtail are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. American Curl are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	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: American Curl 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, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl?	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, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl?	Active	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Japanese Bobtail cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Curl cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl?	High: Japanese Bobtail cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: American Curl cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl?	The Japanese Bobtail cat is a child-friendly breed.	The American Curl cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl?	Very dog-friendly: Japanese Bobtail owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: American Curl owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl?	Outstanding: Japanese Bobtail is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the American Curl cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl?	Frequent This cat breed meows very often.	Moderate Usually, they just meow for a reason when they need something.

Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Low
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Japanese Bobtail cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your American Curl cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Japanese Bobtail or American Curl?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Cat Breed Comparison

Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Special Abilities Comparison

Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Health Comparison

Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Japanese Bobtail vs American Curl Grooming Comparison

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