Karelian Bobtail Shorthair — size comparison

The Karelian Bobtail has a naturally short, bent tail that forms a pompom beneath the fur. Shorthaired and semi-longhaired varieties occur. It has a capable, mu

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Height

Ground czubek uszuApproximate measurement of adult males

Karelian Bobtail Shorthair

ok. 27,5 cmAdult male cat
to the ear tips
Mass
3–6 kgOrientacyjny zakres rasy
Adult male cats on a shared ground line. Approximate height from the ground to the ear tips.
HeightScale in cm
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Karelian Bobtail ShorthairHeight to the ear tipsapprox. 27.5 cm

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27.5–27.5 cm zakres pokazanych sylwetek

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Karelian Bobtail Shorthair — size comparison — facts and sources

The Karelian Bobtail has a naturally short, bent tail that forms a pompom beneath the fur. Shorthaired and semi-longhaired varieties occur. It has a capable, muscular build.

It comes from Karelia in northwestern Russia. It is a separate population from the Kurilian Bobtail of the Far Eastern islands. WCF maintains a standard covering both coat lengths.

Breed accounts describe it as alert, curious and active. It readily follows movement, climbs and engages in play, and can be sociable and attached to familiar people.

Measurement sources