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ORIGIN

This new breed is not well known out of its native territories. Though it is a Native to Japan with a long history on a chain of islands known as the Kurils, which runs from the easternmost point of Russia to the tip of Japan's Hokkaido Island.Also known as the Kuril Bobtail or the Curilsk Bobtail, because the Kuril Islands are Russian owned this breed is being developed and promoted as a Russian aboriginal breed that is completely separate and distinct from the Japanese Bobtail. It was adopted by the WCF in 1994.

ASPECT

The Kurilian Bobtail is a square-built, muscular, wild-looking cat; in its general appearance, the Kurilian is something like the Norwegian Forestcat, though its face has more resemblance to the Siberian, but Its head is shaped more triangularly than the Siberian with low cheekbones and a straight, broad, middle-long nose. Though they are both Native to Japan, the Kurilian and the Japanese Bobtail are quite different in both their body type and the nature of that natural bobbed tail. The Legs are middle long. The eyes are slightly slanted and almond shaped, but it does not have oriental features. Eye colors are conform to the color of the coat. Color yellow, green or yellow-green are prefered. They are Semi-Longhair and Shorthair kurilian. All colors without Colorpoint and solid are allowed. Part of the reason for its rarity is that there are just 2 or 3 kittens in a litter.

CHARACTER

In the wild, this cat is an excellent fisherman and hunter, which may explain why the Kuril loves to play in water! It is no problem for this cat to catch a 5 kg fish or a wild hare. People who live in Kunashir report that bear will run away from this cat. However, living with people, the breed has proven to be both peaceful and gentle, confining its hunting prowess to the pursuit of flies. The Kurilian's wild look is not reflected in the temperament of the breed. It is renowned for being both a clever and gentle clown. It has a great love for both human company and other species of pets, and it is perfectly happy living in an apartment in the city.

CARE

One will give it a bath / month.

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