| Choosing between cat breeds can be like trying to | | | | and four in the back). |
| decide which snowflake is prettier. Each new kitten is | | | | A poly-toed Pixie Bob will have more than the usual |
| cuter than the next. There are so many varieties to | | | | number of toes, maybe six on the front paws |
| choose from, each with its own distinct look and | | | | instead of five. Unlike most cats, Pixie Bobs take |
| personality. Do you want a cat breed that is sleek, | | | | three years to reach maturity as opposed to the |
| like an Abyssinian or Siamese? | | | | usual one year. The males can reach 22 pounds and |
| Alternatively, do you want a cat such as a Persian | | | | the females top out at 16 pounds. |
| that gives an air of sophistication? Maybe you want | | | | If you are looking for a Pixie Bob, you can expect to |
| something that resembles a cat's wild cousins? Bengal | | | | sign a contract for the protection of the cattery, the |
| cats have beautiful spotted coats reminiscent of | | | | kitten, and you. A contract outlines what the cattery |
| leopards and ocelots, and the Pixie Bob looks like the | | | | will be responsible for (such as a 72-hour guarantee |
| bobcats of North America. | | | | on the health of the kitten and what records the |
| Pixie Bobs may have a wild look to them, but you | | | | cattery's veterinarian will provide), refunds, |
| couldn't ask for a more charming, loving companion. | | | | replacements, and expenses. |
| This breed has a reputation for being the Golden | | | | The contract will also inform you of the buyer's |
| Retrievers of the cat world. These cats, first bred in | | | | responsibilities once the kitten leaves the possession |
| the Pacific Northwestern United States, were | | | | of the cattery. Some other things you can expect to |
| thought to be the product of a Bobcat and a feral | | | | find on the contract are holding fees (if you request |
| cat. | | | | that a specific kitten be held for you), a promise |
| DNA results have yet to prove any bloodline relation, | | | | from you to give the kitten a good home and |
| though. The only "fierceness" this cat has is in its | | | | reasonable care, and advertising rights (the cattery |
| loyalty to its owner and family. Breeders have found | | | | might want to use photos of your kitten for future |
| that after a Pixie Bob reaches the age of one or | | | | promotions). |
| two, they don't adapt well to new owners. | | | | Now that you have decided that you would like to |
| The Pixie Bob is a medium to large cat that some | | | | have a Pixie Bob of your own, where can you find |
| have described as "big boned". They have spotted | | | | one? It's highly unlikely that you will be able to find |
| markings and black tufts on their ears. Their tails are | | | | one in a cat shelter, although there are Pixie Bob |
| either short or full length. If you're planning on | | | | rescues out there. |
| showing your Pixie Bob, make sure that the breeder | | | | While most of the Pixie Bob catteries are located in |
| hasn't had the tail docked (cut). | | | | Washington State in the United States, you can find |
| A docked tail is not acceptable in the show ring. Pixie | | | | them all over the US and in the UK as well. The |
| Bobs also have huge paws that are "straight toed" or | | | | International Cat Association has listings for Pixie Bob |
| "poly toed". A Pixie Bob with straight toes has paws | | | | catteries and practically every other breed of cat out |
| with the usual number of toes on it (five in the front | | | | there. |