Japanese Bobtail

Japanese Bobtail Shorthair

The body is medium sized, elongated, slender and elegant, yet muscular. 
The legs are long and slender, the paws are oval. 
The tail shall be kinked and/or curved and shall be shorter than 8 cm. 
The fur on the tail is longer than on the rest of the body (pom-pom effect).

The head is not longer than it is broad and has the shape of an equilateral triangle with 
soft contours. The profile is slightly curved. The muzzle is prominent and slightly rounded. 
Chin and lower jaws are firm.

The eyes are large and almond-shaped. They are set at a slight slant. 
The eye colour corresponds with the coat colour.

The colours chocolate and cinnamon, as well as their dilution (lilac and fawn) are not recognized 
in any combinations (bicolour, tricolour, tabby). The pointed pattern is also not recognized. 
All other colours and patterns are recognized. Any amount of white is permitted. The description 
of colours is listed in the general list of colours.

• absent tail
• too long tail
• lack of the pom-pom
• „delayed bobtail“ effect