Pixie Bobs, An Introduction

Pixie Bobs are truly remarkable in the feline world, they really do make unique pets. Pixie Bobs are a fully domesticated breed of cat which resembles the North American Bobcat.

Interesting facts about Pixie Bobs:

• Pixie Bobs were founded in 1980s by Carol Ann Brewer of Stone Island Cattery in Washington State, USA
• The original Pixie Bob was sired by an American Bobcat (so the legend goes)
• Pixie Bobs were excepted into the "Exhibition" category by TICA The International Cat Association in 1993.
• Pixie Bobs gained Championship status in 1998.
• Pixie Bobs arrived in Europe in 2001 when Nathalie Bent of France bought a breeding pair.
• Despite a number of British breeders, the Pixie Bob remains relatively rare, with only about 1000 in all of Europe.
• Find out more about Pixie Bobs on our Pixie Bob Breed information page.

Pixie Bobs have also been called Dogs in Disguise due to their sense of loyalty and devotion to their owners.