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This Short Tail variant causes a reduced number of tail vertebrae and may even lead to the fusion of tail vertebrae. These changes occur at random and make each tail unique. Although direction of the tail is not important, to be considered a true Japanese Bobtail by breed standard, the tail must not surpass three inches from the tailbone to tip. Unlike the Short Tail variants discovered in the Manx, this Short Tail variant is not currently associated with problematic skeletal disorders.

How it works

While two copies of this Short Tail variant are needed to produce a predictably shortened tail, typically with kinks, one copy of this variant may also produce a variably shortened tail. Often cats with two copies also lack one vertebra from the thoracic or lumbar region of the spine.

Health implications

Unlike the short tail variant discovered in the Manx, the Japanese Bobtail variant is not currently associated with skeletal disorders.