Pixie-Bob

What is a Pixiebob ?
A Pixiebob is a domesticated cat, with the appearance of a North-American Bobcat. If you see a Pixiebob, you must feel that you are confronted with a “domesticated nephew” of a Bobcat. The Pixiebob came into being by crossings between house cats and wild cats in the mountains of North America.    

The breeding program for Pixiebobs has been started with the offspring of these cats. The Pixiebob doesn’t only differ from other cat breeds because of his origin but also because of his special appearance and his specific character

Specific appearance characteristics
The head and the face of a Pixiebob are the most important aspects for the breeding standard. The head and face must show you whether it concerns a Pixiebob or not. They must have the “Look” of a Bobcat. They are medium-sized until large. The female cats weigh between 4 and 6 kg, the tomcats between 6 and 11 kg.

The fur must resemble the standing out fur of a bobcat, in the color brown spotted tabby. The agouti (stripes in the fur) consists of 4 color layers and ends with a ticking. There must be a tabby pattern over the whole body, in the form of broken stripes or rosettes. There are more short-haired than long-haired Pixiebobs. The tail may not be longer than heel height, preferably with a dark tail point. 50% of the cats are polydactyl (extra toe on the feet), see photo. They have fleshy thick feet.      

Character
Extremely intelligent, especially if the Pixie must invent things which will improve his situation. Active but not hyperactive. He develops a strong bond with his “family” the human being.

He is great with kids and with other pets. He doesn’t make much noise; they have a special voice which can be described best as the sound of dripping water in a cave. They can be trained well and love games. They are also described as Dogs in Disguise. Amy is our first Pixiebob and also the first Pixie female cat in Holland. In August a male Pixiebob will come to Holland and we can slowly start our own Pixiebob line in Holland.

More information concerning this “wild” cat breed can be found on our homepage or you can contact Gerrie Prins & Linda Hilberink