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Quick Takeaways
📏Large size breed from United States
🐾13–16 years years average lifespan
🏠Needs more space than an apartment
👶Kid-friendly & gentle with children
🎓Easy to train — great for beginners
✂️Low grooming maintenance
Quick Stats
🐾Life Span13–16 years
🌍OriginUnited States
🧥Coat GroupForeign
📏SizeLarge
🍼Litter Size2-4 kittens
⚖️Weight3.6-8.2 kg
About Pixie-bob
✨ Fun Facts About Pixie-bob
- 💡Many Pixie-bobs are naturally polydactyl, having extra toes on one or more paws.
- 💡The breed is known for dog-like behaviors, including walking on a harness and playing fetch.
Is Pixie-bob Right for You?
Based on breed ratings — helps you decide at a glance.
✗Needs more space than an apartment
✔Kid-friendly & gentle with children
✔Easy to train — great for beginners
✗Needs an active, sporty owner
✔Low grooming maintenance
✔Gets along well with other pets
✔Handles warm climates well
✔Highly affectionate family companion
Breed Ratings
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😊 Temperament
High
⚡ Energy Level
High
✂️ Grooming Needs
Low
🏠 Apt. Friendly
Moderate
🎾 Playfulness
Very High
🐈 Social Life
Very High
👶 Kids Friendly
Very High
🤝 Stranger Friendly
Moderate
☀️ Heat Tolerance
Moderate
❄️ Cold Tolerance
High
🏃 Exercise Need
High
❤️ Family Affection
Very High
🔊 Noise / Barking
Low
🎓 Trainability
High
🧠 Intelligence
High
🦊 Prey Drive
High
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pixie-bob part bobcat?▾
No, despite the breed folklore, genetic testing has confirmed it is entirely domestic.
Do Pixie-bobs have extra toes?▾
Polydactyl (extra-toed) paws are common and accepted within the breed standard.
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