How to Select a Pixie Bob

Pixie-Bobs are believed to be a descendent of the bobcat, but it is not a hybrid. It's a young breed - the Pixie-Bob was officially declared a breed by the International Cat Association in 1994.

Things You'll Need

  • Wood Scratching Posts
  • Cat Carriers
  • Cat Litters
  • Litter Boxes
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Instructions

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      Be careful choosing a breeder. Unreputable breeders cross domestic cats with bobcats, the result of which is not a Pixie-Bob. The breed is not a hybrid.

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      Choose a breeder who will guarantee that your Pixie-Bob is healthy.

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      Expect to pay from $500 to between $1,500 and $5,000 for a breeding Pixie-Bob.

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      Pick up and hold the kitten to check for good muscle tone. Pixie-Bobs are very muscular with a heavy bone structure, and have short tails from 1 to 6 inches long.

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      Make sure the cat isn't sneezing or sniffling, and his ears are clean and pink inside.

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      Look at and feel the kitten's fur, which should be thick and woolly. In the winter the coat is usually longer and silkier. Bald patches or dry, flaky skin, can be signs of illness.

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      Look closely for fleas behind his ears and at the base of the tail - a sure sign of fleas is flea dirt, which looks like black sand.

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      Take your Pixie-Bob to your own veterinarian right away to confirm that he's healthy (see warnings below regarding vaccinations).

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      Take a Pixie-Bob kitten home between 12 and 16 weeks of age.

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      Keep your Pixie-Bob inside - despite the Pixie-Bob's possible wild ancestry, like all domestic cats, he will stay healthier, happier, and live longer if kept inside.