Japanese Bobtail
Shorthair · Japan · medium
None listed · Typically $1,400 to $3,000 in the USThe maneki-neko cat: a pom-pom tail, a chatty voice and a habit of carrying toys around. Sociable and good with children.
What they are like
- Energy
- Affection
- Talkative
- Shedding
- Grooming
- With children
- With dogs
- With other cats
How much does a Japanese Bobtail 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
$1,400 to $3,000 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 October 2026.
For this breed
- Mi-ke (calico) females are the traditional favorite and often priced highest
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