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ladies and gentlemen gather around today
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I'm here to talk about a cat breed
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that's as Quirky as it is cute the
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Japanese bobtail now before you rush out
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to adopt one of these furry little
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oddballs let me give you 12 reasons why
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you should think twice before bringing a
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Japanese bobtail into your home one the
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tail a double-edged sword first off
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let's address the elephant in the room
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or should I say the tail these cats have
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a tail that looks like a pom pom yes
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it's adorable but it's also a constant
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reminder that nature sometimes has a
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sense of humor you'll find yourself
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explaining to everyone why your cat
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looks like it got into a fight with a
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lawn mower two high maintenance
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attention Seekers Japanese bobtails are
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not your average Lab cats they are
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attention Hawks they demand your
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affection like a toddler at a candy
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store if you're someone who enjoys
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Solitude or quiet evenings forget it
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this breed will follow you around like a
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shadow chirping away for attention three
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vocal and chatty speaking of chirping
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these cats are vocal and I don't mean
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just the meow they have a whole
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repertoire of sounds you'll think you've
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adopted a parrot instead of a cat if you
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live in an apartment be prepared for
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your neighbors to know all about your
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cat's opinions on life four energetic
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little dynamos these cats have more
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energy than a toddler on Halloween candy
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they love to play and jump around which
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means if you don't have the stamina to
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keep up with them get ready for some
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serious chaos in your living room you
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might want to invest in some cat proof
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Furniture because they will use it as
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their personal Jungle Gym five social
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butterfly Japanese bobtails thrive on
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social interaction not just with humans
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but also with other pets if you're
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planning on leaving them alone while you
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go out for dinner think again they'll
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sulk and plot their Revenge by knocking
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over your favorite knick-knacks six
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health concerns the hidden costs while
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they are generally considered healthy
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cats they can still develop common
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feline health issues like hypertrophic
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cardiomyopathy HCM and dental diseases
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so while you might save on initial costs
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be prepared for potential vet bills down
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the line seven grooming needs let's talk
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grooming these cats require regular
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brushing to keep their silky coats
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looking good and if you're not into
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grooming or cleaning up fur balls this
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breed might not be for you you'll find
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yourself covered in fur more often than
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not eight bossy Behavior if you think
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you're the boss in your house think
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again Japanese bobtails have an uncanny
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ability to assume authority over
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everyone and everything in the household
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they'll strut around like they own the
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place because they probably think they
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do nine they love kids but not too much
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these cats are great with kids but let's
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face it small children can be rough if
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you have kids who don't understand the
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concept of gentle petting prepare for
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some scratches and hisses as your
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bobtail tries to escape from their
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enthusiastic hugs 10 not hypoallergenic
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if you're one of those people who thinks
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owning a cat won't trigger allergies
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because they're hypoallergenic think
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again Japanese bobtails are not
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hypoallergenic and can still cause
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problems for sensitive individuals 11 a
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rare breed read The Hunt is on finding a
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Japanese bobtail can be quite the
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adventure since they are considered rare
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outside Japan be prepared for some
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serious searching or paying top dollar
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from breeders who know they have
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something special on their hands 12 Long
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lifespan equals long commitment finally
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these little guys can live anywhere from
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9 to 15 years so when you adopt one
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you're signing up for a long-term
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commitment that includes all of the
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aformentioned quirks and challenges in
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conclusion while Japanese Bob Tales may
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seem Charming with their unique
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appearance and playful demeanor owning
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one is not all sunshine and rainbows so
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before you rush out to adopt one of
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these furry companions take a moment to
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consider if you're truly ready for the
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Whirlwind that is a Japanese bobtail
