# Japanese Bobtail

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Cat |
| Origin | Japan |
| Size Category | Medium |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight Range | 2.5–5.4 kg |
| Height Range | 20–25 cm |
| Lifespan | 9–18 years |
| Puppy/Kitten Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 11 years |

## Puppy/Kitten Development
- **Neonatal Weight**: 167–450 g

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: 30 min/day

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Periodontal Disease | adult | high | No | Yes |
| Urinary Tract Infections | adult | medium | No | No |

## Obesity Management
- **Risk Level**: medium
- **Ideal BCS**: 5/9
- **Daily Activity Target**: 30 minutes

## Breeding & Genetics
- **Litter Size**: 2–4
- **Dystocia Risk**: low
- **CHIC Required Tests**: HCM screening

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: high jumping, graceful running, climbing
- **Social**: greeting guests, following humans, vocalizing with humans, playing fetch
- **Comfort**: curling up near humans, resting on high perches, mutual grooming
- **Stress/Displacement**: excessive vocalization, hiding, destructive behavior when bored
- **Breed-Specific**: fetching toys, splashing water, chirping/singing, greeting guests

## Vocalization Baseline
- **Types**: chirping, singing, meowing
- **Tendency**: high

## Emotional Wellbeing
- **Anxiety Proneness**: low
- **Top Triggers**: isolation, lack of stimulation, sudden loud noises
- **Calming Interventions**: interactive play, food puzzles, high perches, companionship
- **Cognitive Dysfunction Risk**: low

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Z-shaped hind legs, upright ears, bobbed tail movements, high jumps, fetching behavior
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: carrying toys in mouth, chirping back when spoken to, splashing water with paw

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