Bobtail cats are unique, playful felines with short tails due to natural genetic mutations. Breeds like Japanese Bobtail, American Bobtail, Pixie-Bob, Manx, and Highlander each have distinct traits.

In Nagasaki, Japan, the bobtail cat is more than just a pet; it's a symbol of good luck. Known locally as "omagari neko" (bent-tail cats) or "kagi neko" (hook cats), these felines are celebrated by a ...

NAGASAKI, Japan (AP) — In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck and Nagasaki is the place to find them. They are known as “omagari neko (bent-tail cats)” or “kagi neko (hook cats)” and have ...

Japanese Bobtail Cats Are Legendarily Loud The Japanese bobtail is an affectionate breed that goes as far back as the Middle Ages, when they were imported from Korea to Japan to hunt vermin.

Inside Madison Square Garden yesterday, the audience exploded in frenzied applause, the flashbulbs popped – and the winner swatted a toy mouse. Tess, a Japanese bobtail from Freehold, N.J., beat more ...