Black Creek Bobis

The Pixie-Bob is a Native breed of the North American domestic cat. Legend suggests its family tree began when European domestic cats arrived in the New World and met their wildcat cousins. Though it emerged through the selection of foundation kittens from distinctive barn cat litters, known as Legend Cats TM, the true origin of the Pixie-Bob as a breed remains unproven. On the other hand, there are those who are unshaken in their belief of the legends which say that an occasional male Bobcat has been enticed to mate rather than eat a barn cat.

Sometimes called a 'Bobcat look-alike', despite its wild appearance, the Pixie-Bob is thoroughly domestic in its temperament. In fact, this breed is bred Pixie-Bob to Pixie-Bob and Bobcat hybrids are not allowed in the pedigrees of TICA-registered cats.

The Pixie-Bob is heavily muscled and medium large with thick boning and oversized feet. Even a straight foot (regular foot) Pixie-Bob has oversized feet, but polydactility is so common that this is the only breed allowed to show in TICA with extra toes. Their naturally bobbed tail ranges from 2 inches to the hock with the ideal length being about 4 inches or Bobcat length. Males are usually 15-20 pounds with an occasional 25 pound fellow and females are one-third to one-half the size of males, ranging from 7-15 pounds.

Despite having the look of their wild cousins they are people loving and easy to train. In fact, they have become known as 'the canine of cats' or 'a dog in disguise' because they love to play fetch and will often run to greet company at the door like the family dog. Indeed, they get along well with all members of their family, other species of pets included. They are gentle with children and extremely loyal to their family. While there are individual exceptions, the breed are renowned for being remarkably quiet, tending to communicate in chirrups.

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