Bobtail
Bobtail is a common term describing a tail that is shorter than typical for the species. It can refer to a congenital condition caused by a genetic mutation or to a tail shortened through selective breeding. The shape and length of a bobtail can vary widely, ranging from a small stump to a clearly shortened, curved or kinked tail.
In cats, bobtails are particularly associated with two recognized breeds. The Japanese Bobtail is a distinct
Bobtails also occur in other species, including dogs and other mammals, where a shortened tail is inherited
Care and health considerations for bobtails are largely the same as for other animals, and a short