Cat Fanciers’ Association Accepts New Russian Cat Breed
February 12, 2019
The Toybob becomes recognized breed number 45
The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA), the world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats, has increased the number of recognized breeds to 45 with the recent acceptance of the Toybob, a new breed of cat developed in Russia over the past 35 years.
The Toybob, a small breed of cat with a distinctive bobbed and kinked tail, traces its origins back to a pair of stray pointed cats. Originally known in Russia as the “Skif-Thai-Don”, the name was shortened to Toybob in 1994.
Smaller in size than the average housecat, the Toybob makes up for its diminutive size with a loving yet lively personality. Toybobs can be found in a myriad of colors and patterns, with a coat length that is either shorthair or semi-longhair.
“It’s interesting to watch a new breed of cat develop and grow in Russia and then gain recognition in the United States,” said CFA’s President, Mark Hannon. “The Cat Fanciers’ Association welcomes the Toybob, and is eager to accept pedigree registrations of Toybobs. It will be educational to watch as the breed continues to improve and advance toward Championship Class through exhibition in the judging rings at CFA licensed cat shows starting May 1st.”
The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc.™
The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc., a not-for-profit association of member clubs and the world’s most influential registry of pedigreed cats has been preserving, celebrating and protecting cats since 1906. CFA’s mission is to preserve and promote the pedigreed breeds of cats and to enhance the well-being of ALL cats. CFA promotes education, responsible cat ownership and proper care to the owners of millions of cats worldwide. CFA and its affiliate clubs work nationally with local shelters to help humanely reduce homeless and feral cat populations and to encourage voluntary neuter/spay of pet cats. To learn more about the Cat Fanciers’ Association or to find the nearest CFA cat show, visit https://www.cfa.org.
