英文名稱：american bobtail
外觀：
美國短尾貓體型中等偏大，短尾，肌肉有力，明顯屬於那種善於運動的動物。
cfa（國際愛貓協會）美國短尾貓品種特徵：
at first glance you are sure that you have just seen a bobcat, you slowly turn and your gaze falls upon this magnificent and untamed looking creature. it captivates you. your eyes meet and you are drawn to a far away place where hearts run wild and free. the cat cleans its luxurious fur, blinks its eyes at you and begins to purr. you long to stroke its soft, thick fur and hold him in your arms, but do you dare? tentatively you reach for the amazing animal. he stands up and stretches, allowing you to marvel at his substantial body and his natural short tail. he is a thing of the wild, of that you are sure. the cat saunters over to you and demands attention, you cautiously pick him up and are amazed at his personality. affectionate, intelligent and gentle, your heart has been stolen by an american bobtail.
第一眼，當你確定你看到的是美國短尾貓時，你慢慢地轉嚮它，你的目光落在這偉大的充滿野性的動物上。它使你着迷。你們的目光相遇，於是你被帶到一個遙遠的地方，在那裏，心可以狂放地、自由地奔跑。貓兒打理着它那華貴的皮毛，對你眨着眼睛並且開始打小呼嚕（發出嗚嗚聲）。你渴望去撫摸它那柔軟厚實的皮毛並且把它抱在懷中，但是你敢嗎？你試探性地去接觸這令人驚奇的動物。它站起來舒展身體，使你驚異於它結實的身體和天生的短尾。你肯定，它是屬於野外的。它在你面前閑逛來獲得註意力，你小心地抱起它並且驚奇於它的性格。感情豐富，伶俐，溫柔，你的心被美國短尾貓偷走了。
the american bobtail is a medium-to-large, naturally occurring, bobtailed cat; a noticeably athletic animal, well muscled, with the appearance of power. the tail should be clearly visible above the back when the cat is alert and is not to exceed the hock in length. the optimum tail is articulate and nearly straight with the slightest of curves. the american bobtail cat possesses a strong, broad modified wedge-shaped head, with a distinctive brow above large almost almond shaped eyes giving it a natural hunting gaze. its unique coat comes in both a medium, semi-dense shorthair and a medium-length longhair that is resilient and resistant to water. when in motion, it should exhibit a natural rolling gait giving the cat with all of its combined physical characteristics the resemblance of a bobtailed wildcat. this is a slow maturing breed taking two to three years to reach full adult type.
美國短尾貓是一種大中體形，自然形成的短尾貓；一種引人註目的好動的動物， 肌肉發達，有強有力的外形。在貓兒處於警惕狀態時，它的尾巴應該是清楚明顯的在背上，長度不能超出飛節。最好的尾巴是明顯的幾乎全直的，衹有極其細微的彎麯。美國短尾貓擁有強壯的，寬闊的緩和楔形的頭和獨特的額，它位於杏核形的，發出獵手般的註視的眼睛的上方。它獨特的外衣可以是中等長短但稍顯厚重的短毛，也可以是中等偏長的長毛，有彈性並且防水。運動時，它展現出自然搖擺的步態，使貓兒看起來具有協調的身體的特點，像一隻短尾的野貓。這種貓是一種成熟期較晚的貓，需要兩到三年才能達到完全成年的形體。
the american bobtail is noted for its wild look, with an exceptional disposition and adaptability.
美國短尾貓以它野性的外形，特異的性格傾嚮和適應能力著稱。
american bobtails are a loving, kind and incredibly intelligent cats. they are noted for their dog like personalities and their devotion to their owners. they easily adapt to a busy or quiet environment. in this breed no two tails are exactly the same. the average length of the tail is one to four inches, however this is an average, and some tails may be shorter or longer.
美國短尾貓是一種可愛的，可親的並且難以置信的聰明的貓。使他們有名的是它們那如同狗一般的性格和對主人的專一。他們很容易適應忙碌的或是安靜的環境。在這個品種中，沒有兩衹尾巴是相同的。尾巴的平均長度是1-4英寸，然而這衹是個平均數，有些尾巴會更長或更短。
american bobtails bond with their family. they get along well with most dogs and have a welcome spot in their hearts for newcomers, whether they are two-legged or four-legged. long haul truck drivers have purchased them as cabin companions because they are known to be good travelers if introduced to it at a young age. psychotherapists have also used them in their treatment programs because they have been found to be very well-behaved and sensitive to people in distress.
美國短尾貓常和它們所屬的家庭粘在一起。他們和大多數狗都相處得很好而且總是懷着歡迎的心態去面對新成員，不論它是兩條腿還是四條腿。卡車司機常喜歡買它們來作為駕駛艙裏的伴侶，因為如果自小引導，它們會成為出色的旅行傢。心理學家也常把它們用於治療，因為在面對處於痛苦由於中的病人時表現出色且敏感。
they are excellent companions for children and do not mind being carried around like a sack of potatoes. they interact well with people of all ages and serve a great purpose in the family home as a major source of entertainment due to their clown like personalities. they also offer a warm, soft shoulder to cry on when needed. they are known for their love of games and can play fetch or hide and seek for hours on end. they will often initiate a game and can be very persistent until you play with them. they are basically quiet cats in voice, however they do trill, chirp and click when delighted. they are easily leash-trained and love to go for walks. not technically thieves, the american bobtail's love of shiny objects makes it necessary to keep jewelry boxes closed and even locked.
它們是孩子們的出色伴侶，而且不介意像一帶土豆一樣被扔來扔去。它們和所有年齡段的人類之間相互産生良好的影響。而且作為娛樂的主要來源，它們像小醜一樣的性格對家庭有重要的意義。它們也會在必要時提供溫暖，溫柔的肩膀供人哭泣。著名的還有它們對遊戲的喜愛以及能夠持續幾小時的玩取物，和捉迷藏。它們也經常發起一場遊戲而且會非常固執的堅持到你和它們玩位為止。在聲音上它們基本算得上安靜，然而高興時它們會發顫音、唧唧聲和短而輕的聲音。它們容易用皮帶束縛調教並且喜歡散步。美國短尾貓不是高級的賊，但是它們對於發亮的東西的喜愛使你必須觀賞甚至鎖上珠寶匣。
the american bobtail breed has been in the making for thirty years, the past five of which they have grown ever more popular. it is one of the most recent breeds to be accepted for registration by the cat fanciers' association. february 2000 marks this recognition and confirms what breeders have known for many years, that the american bobtail has its place in the world of pedigreed cats. it is one of america's own, a breed to be proud of. its wildcat look combined with its full domesticity and pleasing personality is a credit to all the breeders who have devoted the time, effort and energy into shaping this remarkable breed. the american bobtail can proudly claim the title "born in the usa."
美國短尾貓已經發展了十三年，在過去的五年裏它們變得越來越受歡迎。它是美國愛貓協會最新接受登記的品種之一。2000年2月對這一品種的認可標志着美國短尾貓在春種毛中已經有了一席之地，這一點繁育者們已經在多年前意識到了，如今得到了進一步的證實。這是一個屬於美國自己的，可以引以為傲的品種。它野貓般的外形與對家庭生活的喜愛及可愛的性格是所有繁育者的功勞。他們為培育如此不同尋常的品種而獻出了時間、努力和精力。美國短毛貓能夠驕傲的被冠予“美國製造”的頭銜。
pricing on american bobtails usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by grand champion (gc), national, national breed and/or regional winning parentage (nw, bw, rw) or of distinguished merit parentage (dm). the dm title is achieved by the dam (mother) having produced five cfa grand champion/premier (alter) or dm offspring, or sire (father) having produced fifteen cfa grand champion/premier or dm offspring. usually breeders make kittens available between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. after twelve weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying and providing acceptable surfaces (e.g. scratching posts) for the natural behavior of scratching (cfa disapproves of declawing or tendonectomy surgery) are essential elements for maintaining a healthy, long and joyful life.
美國短尾貓的定價通常取决於體形，正確的斑紋和不同特徵的血統（超級冠軍，國傢冠軍，品種冠軍，地區冠軍或卓越功勳的後代）。卓越功勳這一稱號衹授予繁殖5cfa（國際愛貓協會）的超級冠軍，超級絶育冠軍或卓越功勳後代的母貓。繁育者通常會在12至16周期間開始出售小貓。12周後，小貓開始接種疫苗，身體發育以及通過新的環境，表現或通過空氣傳播而確立穩定的地位。想要把這樣一個稀罕的寶貝養在傢裏，保證它健康、，長久、充滿歡樂的一生的基本要素是絶育和準備接受它與生俱來的抓撓東西的行為（比如說抓郵筒）。cfa反對去爪和去掉爪子的伸縮肌的手術。
there are cfa clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the american bobtail breed. for more information, please send inquiries to cfa, po box 1005, manasquan nj 08736-0805.
cfa致力於美國短尾貓的促進，保護和維護。想要更多的信息，請寄信垂詢至cfa，po box 1005, manasquan nj 08736-0805。
text: kathryn sylvia
monday, august 04, 2003 |