Toybob

Toybob
Seal point Toybob
Other namesScyth-Toy-Bob, Skif-Thai-Don
OriginRussia
Breed standards
CFAstandard
ACFA/CAAstandard
Domestic cat (Felis catus)

The Toybob is a breed cat distinct for its small size and short kinked tail that originated in Russia.[1] It is often considered to be "the smallest breed of cat" due to a spontaneous mutation.

It bears the Siamese colourpoint mutation gene.[2]

Recognition

In 2009 the Toybob was placed by The International Cat Association (TICA) the into the "Experimental" category.[3] In January 2017 the Toybob was given "Registration" status by TICA, allowing for registration facilities but with no guarantee of further advancement.[4]

It was recognised by the Cat Fanciers' Association in 2019.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Beauvois, H.; Dufaure de Citres, C.; Gache, V.; Abitbol, M. (2021-05-10). "Siberian cats help in solving part of the mystery surrounding golden cats". Animal Genetics. 52 (4). Wiley: 482–491. doi:10.1111/age.13076. ISSN 0268-9146.
  2. ^ Anderson, Heidi; Davison, Stephen; Lytle, Katherine M.; Honkanen, Leena; Freyer, Jamie; Mathlin, Julia; Kyöstilä, Kaisa; Inman, Laura; Louviere, Annette; Chodroff Foran, Rebecca; Forman, Oliver P.; Lohi, Hannes; Donner, Jonas (2022-06-16). Ricketts, Sally Louise (ed.). "Genetic epidemiology of blood type, disease and trait variants, and genome-wide genetic diversity in over 11,000 domestic cats". PLOS Genetics. 18 (6): e1009804. doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1009804. ISSN 1553-7404. PMC 9202916. PMID 35709088.
  3. ^ "2009 Summer Board Meeting" (PDF). Tica.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 September 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
  4. ^ "2017 Winter Board Meeting" (PDF). Tica.org. Retrieved 16 July 2017.[dead link‍]