| Country of Origin: | Russia |
| Colors: | all pointed colours without white |
| Average Size: | Weight: 8-10 lbs (3.6- 4.5 kg) Length: Medium |
| Life Span: | 15-18 years |
| Coat: | Short, Glossy, Light Undercoat |
| Personality: | Affectionate, Agile, Family, Playful, Relaxed and Social. |
| Characteristics: | Energy: Active Talkative: Little Kid Friendly: Yes Allergic: No |
The Mekong Bobtail cat breed originates from Thailand. In some legends of the ancient Siam (today Thailand) there were stories about beautiful cats with unusual colors and dark muzzle, dark tail and paws and blue eyes. These cats were believed to guard the palace and the treasury.
Mekong Bobtail cats have a very unique tail. Each hair has its own kink and twist starting from the root. Visually, the tail is not visible, but can be felt by touch. Two identical tails of Mekong Bobtail does not happen, so the tail for the breed – it is a kind of cat identification.
Mekong Bobtail is the only breed of cat that behaves like a dog. These cats go very well on a leash with the owner, they like to play fetch, and are very playful.
It is interesting to mention that while walking Mekong Bobtail cats, they produce a specific clip-clopping sound. It’s because of the fact that the claws on their hind legs are not hidden inside, which is the same characteristic of dogs. Also, it is interesting that these cats don’t scratch, but they rather bite when they are angry.
Mekong Bobtails are very devoted to their owners and don’t depart from them a single step. This is a very loyal breed and, like dog. They are capable of watching for a long period of time in the eyes of human, never taking their gaze off.
There is another unique distinction of Mekong Bobtail cats from other cats, associated with the structure of their bodies – it is the fact that the skin of these cats is adjacent to the muscles and loose and can be pulled in all directions, without causing any harm to them.
Their body is of rectangular format and muscular, elegant and slender. Their legs are of medium length and have oval paws. Their head has gently rounded contours, strong chin and fine oval muzzle. Their ears are broad and large, set high and slightly outwards. Eyes are large and oval is shape. The coat is short and glossy with minimal undercoat.
Your opening information box states the origin for the Mekong Bobtail cat is Russia. Then just below info box , the opening paragraph about the Mekong Bobtail cat, states the origin for the cat is Thailand. Can you please correct one or the other – it is very confusing. Thank you.
Hello,
The origin of the breed is Thailand. They were called thai bobtail, however in Russia was decided to rename this breed Mekong bobtail (Mekong is a river in the thailand). So the breed is aboriginal, not outcrossed like let say toybobs.