American Bobtail Shorthair
Shorthair · United States · large
None listed · Typically $800 to $2,000 in the USThe American Bobtail's naturally short tail and easygoing, dog-like temperament in a short, dense coat. Travels well and takes to a leash.
What they are like
- Energy
- Affection
- Talkative
- Shedding
- Grooming
- With children
- With dogs
- With other cats
How much does an American Bobtail Shorthair cost?
What changes the price
- Breeding rights cost more than a pet-only contract
- Show-quality kittens and rare colors sit at the top of the range
- Health testing and registration are built into a responsible breeder's price
- Where you are: coastal cities run higher than the rest of the country
- Imported or newly available lines carry a premium
$800 to $2,000 for a pet-quality kitten in the US
Typical US range for a pet-quality kitten from a registered breeder, as reported by breeders; checked September 2026.
For this breed
- Tail length varies within a litter; kittens with the typical short tail are priced higher than long-tailed ones
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- Pixie-bobNone listed · Typically $1,200 to $4,500 in the US
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