Rare rabbit-tailed cat breed in the land of Phu Tang

The Bobtail is a rare breed of cat in Japan with a distinctive short tail resembling a rabbit's tail.

In the world, there is a breed of cat right from birth that possesses a strange short tail. Although at first glance, they will feel unbalanced, but in fact this cat has always been loved and welcomed by thousands of pet lovers around the world.

Japanese Bobtail cat breed.

Instead of possessing a long and flexible tail like most other cats, the Japanese Bobtail is famous for its tiny, short tail.

No one knows exactly when the breed appeared in Japan, but for at least the past few hundred years it has been a part of Japanese culture, frequently incorporated into traditional art and folklore.

In the early 1600s, the rabbit-tailed cat breed played an important role in preserving Japan's silkworm production. Locals use short-tailed cats to deter rodents.

Rabbit-tailed cat eyes are black, blue, and sometimes oddly two-colored eyes.

By the next century, the Bobtail was the most popular breed in Japan. No one knows what is the main reason, it may be due to the appearance of a broken tail, friendly personality, lovely blue eyes.

Until now, the Bobtail cat breed has become extremely popular in the land of the rising sun. However, it is still very rare outside of Japan.

The Bobtail's short and curvy tail is the result of a natural mutation. This mutation causes a reduction in the number of caudal vertebrae, as well as fusion of the vertebrae, but it is still a complete tail, like a long-tailed cat. The bobtail cat's tail is no longer than 7cm.

A cat's tail is soft, sometimes stiff, and can move in any direction.

Because the tail is folded, the hair looks like it is spread out, floating like a rabbit's tail. A cat's tail is soft, sometimes stiff, and can move in any direction.

They can fold in or out depending on the individual. The tail feathers of these Japanese cats can be long or short depending on the genes of their parents.

The short-tailed cat is said to be the embodiment of luck, happiness and wealth for the locals. The Maneki Neko cat statue also simulates the shape of a short-tailed cat.