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Japanese Bobtail
The Japanese Bobtail is a breed of domestic cat with an unusual 'bobbed' tail more closely resembling the tail of a rabbit than that of other cats. The breed is native to Japan and Southeast Asia.
- Origin
- Japan
- Life Span
- 15-18
- Coat
- Short
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