At a glance the quick version
TICA and Purina: males 12-17 lb, females 8-12 lb. PetMD gives 9-17 lb overall; Wikipedia gives an average of about 5 kg. Pixie-bobs keep growing for up to four years.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short or long, thick woolly double coat
A big, sturdy cat with a wild, bobcat-like look but completely domestic roots. It has a short tail (at least 2 inches, up to the hock, often kinked), a woolly coat in short or long length, and it is the only breed whose standard accepts extra toes.123
Personality what they are like
A loyal, clever and easygoing companion that likes to follow its people around. It talks in chirps and chatters rather than loud meows, and is usually friendly with children, dogs and other cats.1342
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High. Enjoys fetch, leash walks and exploring; aim for at least 30 minutes of active play a day.43
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Shorthairs need brushing about weekly, longhairs several times a week, to manage the woolly coat and shedding.14
Home where they are happiest
Appreciates cat trees and interactive toys to burn off energy.4
Company who they like around
Bonds strongly with its family and usually accepts other pets well after a proper introduction.14
The story where it all began
In 1985 Carol Ann Brewer took in a polydactyl spotted kitten with a short tail in Washington State, and later a large male called Keba. Keba's litter with a neighbour's cat produced Pixie, the female after whom the breed is named. Although the founding cats were said to have bobcat blood, DNA testing has not found any, and the breed is considered fully domestic.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- TICA
- Exhibition status 1993/1994, New Breed and Colour 1995-1996, championship status from the 1998 show season1
- ACFA/CAA, CCA-AFC
- Recognised2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Pixie-bob. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Nail trimevery 3 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- Litter scoopevery day
- Litter changeevery week
- PlayDaily playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 11every year
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- Pixiebob - TICA tica.orgused for history, recognition timeline, weight, coat, tail, polydactyly, temperament, grooming
- Pixie-bob - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for other names, DNA findings, other registries, growth, vocalisation
- Pixiebob - Purina purina.comused for weight, coat, temperament
- Pixiebob - PetMD petmd.comused for lifespan, height, activity, grooming
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.