Toybob breed guide

Docile, affectionate and sociable, Toybobs suit families with children and senior citizens. CFA says they get along with other pets and appreciate the company. They dislike long stretches alone, so a pair makes sense when nobody is home during the day.

Perky and playful, the Toybob is interactive but not overly active and may stay snuggled in a lap instead of chasing a toy. Once you stand up it follows with a gentle touch of supervising curiosity.

It enjoys soft pillows and warm blankets and may sleep under the covers. Not particularly vocal, it has a large repertoire of unique sounds: chirps, trills, purrs and the occasional meow.

Toybobs are not heavy shedders but change coats seasonally, so CFA advises getting them used to grooming early. Brush the shorthair coat once a week; the longhair coat rarely mats or tangles and also gets weekly attention, best with a steel comb.

CFA reports a very high level of genetic diversity in the breed and no breed-specific health issues identified to date.

In Russia in 1983 Elena Krasnichenko bred two stray cats, one with a short kinked tail and one with a curled bobtail. One of their offspring, a male named Kutciy, was mistaken for a kitten at a cat show in 1989 although fully grown and that inspired the name Toybob.

The first Toybob reached the United States in 2004 and the International Toybob Cat Club formed in 2015 to unify the standard and win recognition. CFA accepted the breed for registration in 2019 and advanced it to championship in 2025.