Pixie-Bob Cat

Cat Breed Facts & Characteristics

Personality

Active, playful, and intelligent, Pixie-Bobs are said to be very friendly cats who love spending time with their families. They are active into adulthood, so it is important to provide them with plenty of cat trees to climb and jump from as well as lots of toys. They are generally quite sociable with other pets, especially if they have been with them from a young age. As they do tend to enjoy company, they may become lonely if left alone for long periods of time, so could be better suited to a household where someone is home to keep them company, or there are other pets for them to play with. They can adjust to apartment life if they are given plenty to keep them entertained and active. 

Keep your Pixie-Bob cat indoors or in a cat friendly enclosure to help keep them safe from roads, other cats and snakes as well as helps to keep wildlife safe from your cat.

Grooming

The Pixie-Bob coat is thick and comes in both long and short varieties that shed. The shorter coat is a lower maintenance option, but both benefit from gentle grooming with a suitable mitt or brush. Many Pixie-Bobs have extra toes (known as polydactylism). Regular trimming of the extra toenails may be required so they do not become overgrown.

Feeding

When choosing a food for your Pixie-Bob, select a premium food appropriate to your cats age and life stage. Pixie-Bob cats can sometimes have urinary tract issues and stomach upsets. Consider a food for sensitive tummies or a diet formulated for optimal urinary health. Ensure that you follow the recommended feeding guides on the food appropriate to your pet's size to help avoid obesity and ensure your fur baby gets appropriate nutrition. Always ensure your Pixie-Bob cat has a constant supply of fresh water available and consider providing them with a water fountain, as many cats prefer to drink moving water.

Common health concerns 

The five most common reasons for a Pixie-Bob to visit the vet (excluding routine care visits) according to PetSure data across the 2020 calendar year included traumatic accidents, feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), tummy upsets, cancer, and respiratory problems like feline asthma. 

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Most popular Pixie-Bob names

The most popular names for Pixie-Bob’s according to PetSure data from 2018 to 2020 were:

Most popular names

1. Molly
2. Cleo
3. Daisy
4. Dora
5. Oscar
6. Simba
7. Angus
8. Ash
9. Bambi
10. Bonnie

Most popular female names  

1. Molly
2. Cleo
3. Daisy
4. Dora 
5. Ash
6. Bambi
7. Bindi
8. Bonnie
9. Boo
10. Coco

Most popular male names 

1. Oscar
2. Simba
3. Angus
4. Boof
5. Buddy
6. Buzz
7. Charlie
8. Diego
9. Felix
10. Finn

Did you know?

Pixie-Bob’s usually don’t “meow” very much, but they do make a variety of other sounds like chirrups, chatters and growls. 

Where can I get a Pixie-Bob Cat? 

Your local animal shelter or rescue organisation is the best place to look for a cat as shelters generally have many cats looking for loving homes. It may also be possible to find a Pixie-Bob cat through a breed specific rescue. 

References

1. Wikipedia, Pixie-Bob, Accessed on 23/10/2020
2. Cattime.com, Pixie-Bob, Accessed on 23/10/2020
3. American Cat Fanciers Association Pixie Bob Breed Synopsis, Accessed on 23/10/2020

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