Kurilian Bobtail - The Kurilian Bobtail is a breed originating from the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin Island and the Kamchatka peninsula of Russia. Short- or long-haired, it has a semi-cobby body type and a distinct short, fluffy tail. The original short-haired variant is a natural breed, known on the islands for over 200 years. They have been popular in Russia and parts of Europe, especially for their rodent-hunting abilities, since the middle of the 20th century, but remain rare in North America.
