美国短尾猫
英文名称：American Bobtail
外观：
美国短尾猫体型中等偏大，短尾，肌肉有力，明显属于那种善于运动的动物。
CFA（国际爱猫协会）美国短尾猫品种特征：
At first glance you are sure that you have just seen a bobcat, you slowly turn and your gaze falls upon this magnificent and untamed looking creature. It captivates you. Your eyes meet and you are drawn to a far away place where hearts run wild and free. The cat cleans its luxurious fur, blinks its eyes at you and begins to purr. You long to stroke its soft, thick fur and hold him in your arms, but do you dare? Tentatively you reach for the amazing animal. He stands up and stretches, allowing you to marvel at his substantial body and his natural short tail. He is a thing of the wild, of that you are sure. The cat saunters over to you and demands attention, you cautiously pick him up and are amazed at his personality. Affectionate, intelligent and gentle, your heart has been stolen by an American Bobtail.
第一眼，当你确定你看到的是美国短尾猫时，你慢慢地转向它，你的目光落在这伟大的充满野性的动物上。它使你着迷。你们的目光相遇，于是你被带到一个遥远的地方，在那里，心可以狂放地、自由地奔跑。猫儿打理着它那华贵的皮毛，对你眨着眼睛并且开始打小呼噜（发出呜呜声）。你渴望去抚摸它那柔软厚实的皮毛并且把它抱在怀中，但是你敢吗？你试探性地去接触这令人惊奇的动物。它站起来舒展身体，使你惊异于它结实的身体和天生的短尾。你肯定，它是属于野外的。它在你面前闲逛来获得注意力，你小心地抱起它并且惊奇于它的性格。感情丰富，伶俐，温柔，你的心被美国短尾猫偷走了。
The American Bobtail is a medium-to-large, naturally occurring, bobtailed cat; a noticeably athletic animal, well muscled, with the appearance of power. The tail should be clearly visible above the back when the cat is alert and is not to exceed the hock in length. The optimum tail is articulate and nearly straight with the slightest of curves. The American Bobtail cat possesses a strong, broad modified wedge-shaped head, with a distinctive brow above large almost almond shaped eyes giving it a natural hunting gaze. Its unique coat comes in both a medium, semi-dense shorthair and a medium-length longhair that is resilient and resistant to water. When in motion, it should exhibit a natural rolling gait giving the cat with all of its combined physical characteristics the resemblance of a bobtailed wildcat. This is a slow maturing breed taking two to three years to reach full adult type.
美国短尾猫是一种大中体形，自然形成的短尾猫；一种引人注目的好动的动物， 肌肉发达，有强有力的外形。在猫儿处于警惕状态时，它的尾巴应该是清楚明显的在背上，长度不能超出飞节。最好的尾巴是明显的几乎全直的，只有极其细微的弯曲。美国短尾猫拥有强壮的，宽阔的缓和楔形的头和独特的额，它位于杏核形的，发出猎手般的注视的眼睛的上方。它独特的外衣可以是中等长短但稍显厚重的短毛，也可以是中等偏长的长毛，有弹性并且防水。运动时，它展现出自然摇摆的步态，使猫儿看起来具有协调的身体的特点，像一只短尾的野猫。这种猫是一种成熟期较晚的猫，需要两到三年才能达到完全成年的形体。
The American Bobtail is noted for its wild look, with an exceptional disposition and adaptability.
美国短尾猫以它野性的外形，特异的性格倾向和适应能力著称。
American Bobtails are a loving, kind and incredibly intelligent cats. They are noted for their dog like personalities and their devotion to their owners. They easily adapt to a busy or quiet environment. In this breed no two tails are exactly the same. The average length of the tail is one to four inches, however this is an average, and some tails may be shorter or longer.
美国短尾猫是一种可爱的，可亲的并且难以置信的聪明的猫。使他们有名的是它们那如同狗一般的性格和对主人的专一。他们很容易适应忙碌的或是安静的环境。在这个品种中，没有两只尾巴是相同的。尾巴的平均长度是1-4英寸，然而这只是个平均数，有些尾巴会更长或更短。
American Bobtails bond with their family. They get along well with most dogs and have a welcome spot in their hearts for newcomers, whether they are two-legged or four-legged. Long haul truck drivers have purchased them as cabin companions because they are known to be good travelers if introduced to it at a young age. Psychotherapists have also used them in their treatment programs because they have been found to be very well-behaved and sensitive to people in distress.
美国短尾猫常和它们所属的家庭粘在一起。他们和大多数狗都相处得很好而且总是怀着欢迎的心态去面对新成员，不论它是两条腿还是四条腿。卡车司机常喜欢买它们来作为驾驶舱里的伴侣，因为如果自小引导，它们会成为出色的旅行家。心理学家也常把它们用于治疗，因为在面对处于痛苦由于中的病人时表现出色且敏感。
They are excellent companions for children and do not mind being carried around like a sack of potatoes. They interact well with people of all ages and serve a great purpose in the family home as a major source of entertainment due to their clown like personalities. They also offer a warm, soft shoulder to cry on when needed. They are known for their love of games and can play fetch or hide and seek for hours on end. They will often initiate a game and can be very persistent until you play with them. They are basically quiet cats in voice, however they do trill, chirp and click when delighted. They are easily leash-trained and love to go for walks. Not technically thieves, the American Bobtail's love of shiny objects makes it necessary to keep jewelry boxes closed and even locked.
它们是孩子们的出色伴侣，而且不介意像一带土豆一样被扔来扔去。它们和所有年龄段的人类之间相互产生良好的影响。而且作为娱乐的主要来源，它们像小丑一样的性格对家庭有重要的意义。它们也会在必要时提供温暖，温柔的肩膀供人哭泣。著名的还有它们对游戏的喜爱以及能够持续几小时的玩取物，和捉迷藏。它们也经常发起一场游戏而且会非常固执的坚持到你和它们玩位为止。在声音上它们基本算得上安静，然而高兴时它们会发颤音、唧唧声和短而轻的声音。它们容易用皮带束缚调教并且喜欢散步。美国短尾猫不是高级的贼，但是它们对于发亮的东西的喜爱使你必须观赏甚至锁上珠宝匣。
The American Bobtail breed has been in the making for thirty years, the past five of which they have grown ever more popular. It is one of the most recent breeds to be accepted for registration by the Cat Fanciers' Association. February 2000 marks this recognition and confirms what breeders have known for many years, that the American Bobtail has its place in the world of pedigreed cats. It is one of America's own, a breed to be proud of. Its wildcat look combined with its full domesticity and pleasing personality is a credit to all the breeders who have devoted the time, effort and energy into shaping this remarkable breed. The American Bobtail can proudly claim the title "Born in the USA."
美国短尾猫已经发展了十三年，在过去的五年里它们变得越来越受欢迎。它是美国爱猫协会最新接受登记的品种之一。2000年2月对这一品种的认可标志着美国短尾猫在春种毛中已经有了一席之地，这一点繁育者们已经在多年前意识到了，如今得到了进一步的证实。这是一个属于美国自己的，可以引以为傲的品种。它野猫般的外形与对家庭生活的喜爱及可爱的性格是所有繁育者的功劳。他们为培育如此不同寻常的品种而献出了时间、努力和精力。美国短毛猫能够骄傲的被冠予“美国制造”的头衔。
Pricing on American Bobtails usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National, National Breed and/or Regional winning parentage (NW, BW, RW) or of Distinguished Merit parentage (DM). The DM title is achieved by the dam (mother) having produced five CFA grand champion/premier (alter) or DM offspring, or sire (father) having produced fifteen CFA grand champion/premier or DM offspring. Usually breeders make kittens available between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. After twelve weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. Keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying and providing acceptable surfaces (e.g. scratching posts) for the natural behavior of scratching (CFA disapproves of declawing or tendonectomy surgery) are essential elements for maintaining a healthy, long and joyful life.
美国短尾猫的定价通常取决于体形，正确的斑纹和不同特征的血统（超级冠军，国家冠军，品种冠军，地区冠军或卓越功勋的后代）。卓越功勋这一称号只授予繁殖5只CFA（国际爱猫协会）的超级冠军，超级绝育冠军或卓越功勋后代的母猫。繁育者通常会在12至16周期间开始出售小猫。12周后，小猫开始接种疫苗，身体发育以及通过新的环境，表现或通过空气传播而确立稳定的地位。想要把这样一个稀罕的宝贝养在家里，保证它健康、，长久、充满欢乐的一生的基本要素是绝育和准备接受它与生俱来的抓挠东西的行为（比如说抓邮筒）。CFA反对去爪和去掉爪子的伸缩肌的手术。
There are CFA clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the American Bobtail breed. For more information, please send inquiries to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan NJ 08736-0805.
CFA致力于美国短尾猫的促进，保护和维护。想要更多的信息，请寄信垂询至CFA，PO Box 1005, Manasquan NJ 08736-0805。
Text: Kathryn Sylvia
Monday, August 04, 2003