| Origins |
It was in 1985, within the shadow of the Cascade Mountains, near the shores of Puget Sound, that a small Coastal Red
Bobcat was seen fighting with a short-tailed polydactyle barn cat. The owners ran to save their cat from possible harm, and
later reaped a harvest of kittens born through suspicious circumstances. A male polydactyl kitten was purchased by Carol
Ann Brewer, who was immediately intrigued with the kitten's appearnace and behavior. She knew that she possessed a
kitten with the blood of another world and so began a search for information to help her understand if such an unusual
cat would have any special needs. What Carol Ann discovered was that there was, indeed, documentation by others who
also believed that they had a cat with wild heritage. According to what she read, it seemed that what had occurred there, in
the Pacific Northwest, was not that unusual.
So it was that "the breed" esentially began through what was believed to be a naturally occurring mating between a bobcat
and a domestic. But she called her first cat a "Legend Cat", since there was no real proof.
"It's like the breed was Providentially handed to me", Carol Ann says, because within a year, she had acquired one more
cat with exactly the same "legend" and another of speculative heritage, but whose sheer size, appearance and tail length
convinced her to use him also, to form the basis of a program. Pixie was a female kitten born from the union of two of
these origional cats. She was covered in muted spotting on her reddish-fawn coat and had a very wild face, reminiscent of a
Bobcat. Pixie not only became the dam line for most of the females in the program, but also became the namesake for the
breed.
For the love of Pixie,
Carol Ann Brewer, Founder
copyright Carol Ann Brewer 1997
Bobcat was seen fighting with a short-tailed polydactyle barn cat. The owners ran to save their cat from possible harm, and
later reaped a harvest of kittens born through suspicious circumstances. A male polydactyl kitten was purchased by Carol
Ann Brewer, who was immediately intrigued with the kitten's appearnace and behavior. She knew that she possessed a
kitten with the blood of another world and so began a search for information to help her understand if such an unusual
cat would have any special needs. What Carol Ann discovered was that there was, indeed, documentation by others who
also believed that they had a cat with wild heritage. According to what she read, it seemed that what had occurred there, in
the Pacific Northwest, was not that unusual.
So it was that "the breed" esentially began through what was believed to be a naturally occurring mating between a bobcat
and a domestic. But she called her first cat a "Legend Cat", since there was no real proof.
"It's like the breed was Providentially handed to me", Carol Ann says, because within a year, she had acquired one more
cat with exactly the same "legend" and another of speculative heritage, but whose sheer size, appearance and tail length
convinced her to use him also, to form the basis of a program. Pixie was a female kitten born from the union of two of
these origional cats. She was covered in muted spotting on her reddish-fawn coat and had a very wild face, reminiscent of a
Bobcat. Pixie not only became the dam line for most of the females in the program, but also became the namesake for the
breed.
For the love of Pixie,
Carol Ann Brewer, Founder
copyright Carol Ann Brewer 1997
| StoneIsland Pixie, the breeds namesake Photo taken by Carol Brewer the breed's founder |
Pixie-Bobs are considered to be domestic cats that are selectivly bred to visually resemble the
North American Coastal Red Bobcat. Several DNA tests have been performed on many of the old
and new lines and no wild cat markers have been found. Wether or not further back in their
mysterious heritage they actually have Bobcat ancestors we'll never know, hence the name Legend
Cat" tm given to all found cats brought in to create new blood lines for the Pixie-Bob breed.
These Legend Cats tm must meet strict conformational guidelines and have "the look" before
being allowed or "01T'd", by TICA, in to the breed.
Pixie's today are bred to have a large bone structure and muscular frame. Their bodies have a
rangy look about them, a rolling gate reminicent of large wild cats, thick legs, large feet, shor tail,
rufosed or reddish heavily ticked coat, muted random spotting and a face similar to a bobcats.
They area a medium to large breed of cat with a very loving and laid back disposition. They make
great family companions and become VERY attached to one or all of thier family members. They
are inteligent, easily trained, and prefer to be with their family often becoming their little shadow.
Pixies have also been referd to as "doggies in disguise" because of thier loyal and loving
personalities with family members.
North American Coastal Red Bobcat. Several DNA tests have been performed on many of the old
and new lines and no wild cat markers have been found. Wether or not further back in their
mysterious heritage they actually have Bobcat ancestors we'll never know, hence the name Legend
Cat" tm given to all found cats brought in to create new blood lines for the Pixie-Bob breed.
These Legend Cats tm must meet strict conformational guidelines and have "the look" before
being allowed or "01T'd", by TICA, in to the breed.
Pixie's today are bred to have a large bone structure and muscular frame. Their bodies have a
rangy look about them, a rolling gate reminicent of large wild cats, thick legs, large feet, shor tail,
rufosed or reddish heavily ticked coat, muted random spotting and a face similar to a bobcats.
They area a medium to large breed of cat with a very loving and laid back disposition. They make
great family companions and become VERY attached to one or all of thier family members. They
are inteligent, easily trained, and prefer to be with their family often becoming their little shadow.
Pixies have also been referd to as "doggies in disguise" because of thier loyal and loving
personalities with family members.
"Is The Legend Cat tm Real?"
"If we go back to the beginning of this country's history, beyond what is written, we find from excavations on the Atlantic
coastline, that Vikings settled briefly there. It is estimated that this occurred in approximately 1000 AD. Did they bring cats
with them?"......... continue
"If we go back to the beginning of this country's history, beyond what is written, we find from excavations on the Atlantic
coastline, that Vikings settled briefly there. It is estimated that this occurred in approximately 1000 AD. Did they bring cats
with them?"......... continue
A pixie-bob would be the perfect companion for your family if you are looking for a cat that is very intelligent, laid back,
quiet, affectionate, and easy to care for. They become extreamly attached to thier family and usually like to be with their
family the majority of the time like a dog. Many even like to take part in daily activities, they make great supervisors. They
are inquisitive cats so don't be surprised if your pixie tries to "help out" whith what ever it is you are doing. They are not
aggressive and make great companions for children, usually getting along well with other animals as well.
Pixie-Bobs are generally not destructive, especially when taught what things they can and can't touch. it also helps that
they are a non-hyperactive, laid back breed of cat. They are also fairly easy to train. Many are willing to wear a harness
and leash and enjoy going for walks or car rides. They can also be trained to fetch though many do this with out training.
They can be taught many other tricks as well, just take your time, be patient and reward your pixie immediatly for the
correct behaviour.
If you would like a cat with all of these traits on top of being wild in appearance, then the pixie-bob is the breed for you!
Just take a look at our "Pixie Tales" and "Pixie Family" pages to see for yourself.
quiet, affectionate, and easy to care for. They become extreamly attached to thier family and usually like to be with their
family the majority of the time like a dog. Many even like to take part in daily activities, they make great supervisors. They
are inquisitive cats so don't be surprised if your pixie tries to "help out" whith what ever it is you are doing. They are not
aggressive and make great companions for children, usually getting along well with other animals as well.
Pixie-Bobs are generally not destructive, especially when taught what things they can and can't touch. it also helps that
they are a non-hyperactive, laid back breed of cat. They are also fairly easy to train. Many are willing to wear a harness
and leash and enjoy going for walks or car rides. They can also be trained to fetch though many do this with out training.
They can be taught many other tricks as well, just take your time, be patient and reward your pixie immediatly for the
correct behaviour.
If you would like a cat with all of these traits on top of being wild in appearance, then the pixie-bob is the breed for you!
Just take a look at our "Pixie Tales" and "Pixie Family" pages to see for yourself.
"Common Questions About Pixie-Bobs"
Are Pixie-Bobs really part bobcat? Do they look like Bobcats? How big do they get? How are they with children and other
pets? Are they legal to own in my state?..... To find answers to the most common questions about our breed continue
reading here.
Are Pixie-Bobs really part bobcat? Do they look like Bobcats? How big do they get? How are they with children and other
pets? Are they legal to own in my state?..... To find answers to the most common questions about our breed continue
reading here.
"Enigma"
"A puzzle wrapped in a mystery"
"There are many pieces to a puzzle, and it is the many pieces that must come together to make a whole picture, as
separately, the pieces mean nothing. In the case of the Pixie-Bob puzzle, these pieces create the picture of a bobcat
look-alike."......... continue
"A puzzle wrapped in a mystery"
"There are many pieces to a puzzle, and it is the many pieces that must come together to make a whole picture, as
separately, the pieces mean nothing. In the case of the Pixie-Bob puzzle, these pieces create the picture of a bobcat
look-alike."......... continue
"Genotype & Phenotype"
"The Pixie-Bob is not a *breed created from the addition of many different breeds, although a few breeders have done the
breed a disservice by adding in the above cats in order to rappidly achieve some of the traits they wanted to see increased.
This is why we request the judges to WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS to cats that resemble another breed.
The genetics of a breed found origionally in the foothills, mountains and even rural valleys of most western parts of the
Pacific Northwest is very complicated"...... continue
"The Pixie-Bob is not a *breed created from the addition of many different breeds, although a few breeders have done the
breed a disservice by adding in the above cats in order to rappidly achieve some of the traits they wanted to see increased.
This is why we request the judges to WITHHOLD ALL AWARDS to cats that resemble another breed.
The genetics of a breed found origionally in the foothills, mountains and even rural valleys of most western parts of the
Pacific Northwest is very complicated"...... continue
"Pixie-Bob Health Linked To Genetics"
"It is the Pixiebob's genetic background that contributes to strong health in our cats.Our breed was founded from feral
legendcats, found in barns, mountainsides, and secluded areas. Nature built in a check system for genetic flaws, faults, and
weaknesses in these feral cats, which has been termed "the survival of the fittest." It has been said by Michel De Montaigne
(1533-1592), "let us permit nature to have her way, she understands her business better than we do." Our founder saw what
nature gave us and built a breed from the gift. If we only continue to add in Legendcats as an acceptable outcross, we keep
our breed strong. Ethical breeders of the Pixiebob have learned an important lesson from nature and took heed. We do not
want the health problems found in some breed of registered cats"....... continue
"It is the Pixiebob's genetic background that contributes to strong health in our cats.Our breed was founded from feral
legendcats, found in barns, mountainsides, and secluded areas. Nature built in a check system for genetic flaws, faults, and
weaknesses in these feral cats, which has been termed "the survival of the fittest." It has been said by Michel De Montaigne
(1533-1592), "let us permit nature to have her way, she understands her business better than we do." Our founder saw what
nature gave us and built a breed from the gift. If we only continue to add in Legendcats as an acceptable outcross, we keep
our breed strong. Ethical breeders of the Pixiebob have learned an important lesson from nature and took heed. We do not
want the health problems found in some breed of registered cats"....... continue
"Historical Highlights Of The Pixie-Bob"
"In the spring of 1985, Carol Ann Brewer purchased a polydactyl spotted male kitten, having a short tail and a spotted
coat, from a couple who lived near the foothills of Mount Baker in the Cascade Range.
In January of 1986, she rescued a large classic patterned male cat having a bobcat-like tail, weighing 17 pounds, though he
was starving to death. He was so tall it was noted that his back reached to Carol Ann's knees. She thankfully has photos of
this".... continue
"In the spring of 1985, Carol Ann Brewer purchased a polydactyl spotted male kitten, having a short tail and a spotted
coat, from a couple who lived near the foothills of Mount Baker in the Cascade Range.
In January of 1986, she rescued a large classic patterned male cat having a bobcat-like tail, weighing 17 pounds, though he
was starving to death. He was so tall it was noted that his back reached to Carol Ann's knees. She thankfully has photos of
this".... continue
"Why A Legend Is Important For The Pixie-Bob Breed Origination"
"The founder of the Pixiebob breed and all breeders since have had a dilemma: since virtually no other breeds of cats have
been used (with the exception of one Manx in the beginning) and other breeds are not acceptable for outcross, then from
WHERE did the wild look of the Pixiebob come?"......continue
"The founder of the Pixiebob breed and all breeders since have had a dilemma: since virtually no other breeds of cats have
been used (with the exception of one Manx in the beginning) and other breeds are not acceptable for outcross, then from
WHERE did the wild look of the Pixiebob come?"......continue
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